Psalm 148:10
New International Version
wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds,

New Living Translation
wild animals and all livestock, small scurrying animals and birds,

English Standard Version
Beasts and all livestock, creeping things and flying birds!

Berean Standard Bible
wild animals and all cattle, crawling creatures and flying birds,

King James Bible
Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:

New King James Version
Beasts and all cattle; Creeping things and flying fowl;

New American Standard Bible
Animals and all cattle; Crawling things and winged fowl;

NASB 1995
Beasts and all cattle; Creeping things and winged fowl;

NASB 1977
Beasts and all cattle; Creeping things and winged fowl;

Legacy Standard Bible
Beasts and all cattle; Creeping things and winged bird;

Amplified Bible
Beasts and all cattle; Creeping things and winged birds;

Christian Standard Bible
wild animals and all cattle, creatures that crawl and flying birds,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
wild animals and all cattle, creatures that crawl and flying birds,

American Standard Version
Beasts and all cattle; Creeping things and flying birds;

Contemporary English Version
every wild and tame animal, all reptiles and birds, come praise the LORD!

English Revised Version
Beasts and all cattle; creeping things and flying fowl:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
wild animals and all domestic animals, crawling animals and birds,

Good News Translation
all animals, tame and wild, reptiles and birds.

International Standard Version
living creatures and livestock, insects and flying birds,

Majority Standard Bible
wild animals and all cattle, crawling creatures and flying birds,

NET Bible
you animals and all you cattle, you creeping things and birds,

New Heart English Bible
wild animals and all livestock; small creatures and flying birds;

Webster's Bible Translation
Beasts, and all cattle; creeping animals, and flying fowl:

World English Bible
wild animals and all livestock, small creatures and flying birds,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The wild beast, and all livestock, "" Creeping thing, and winged bird,

Young's Literal Translation
The wild beast, and all cattle, Creeping thing, and winged bird,

Smith's Literal Translation
The beast and all cattle; the creeping thing, and the bird of wing:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Beasts and all cattle: serpents and feathered fowls:

Catholic Public Domain Version
wild beasts and all cattle, serpents and feathered flying things,

New American Bible
Animals wild and tame, creatures that crawl and birds that fly;

New Revised Standard Version
Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Wild beasts and all cattle, creeping things and flying fowl,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Animals and all cattle creeping things and flying things and birds!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Beasts and all cattle, Creeping things and winged fowl;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
wild beasts, and all cattle; reptiles, and winged birds:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Praise the LORD From the Heavens!
9mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, 10wild animals and all cattle, crawling creatures and flying birds, 11kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth,…

Cross References
Genesis 1:24-25
And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, land crawlers, and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so. / God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that crawls upon the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

Job 12:7-10
But ask the animals, and they will instruct you; ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you. / Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; let the fish of the sea inform you. / Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? ...

Isaiah 43:20
The beasts of the field will honor Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I provide water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people.

Isaiah 11:6-9
The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. / The cow will graze with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. / The infant will play by the cobra’s den, and the toddler will reach into the viper’s nest. ...

Job 38:39-41
Can you hunt the prey for a lioness or satisfy the hunger of young lions / when they crouch in their dens and lie in wait in the thicket? / Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food?

Genesis 9:9-10
“Behold, I now establish My covenant with you and your descendants after you, / and with every living creature that was with you—the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth—every living thing that came out of the ark.

Hosea 2:18
On that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air and the creatures that crawl on the ground. And I will abolish bow and sword and battle in the land, and will make them lie down in safety.

Psalm 50:10-11
for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. / I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine.

Psalm 104:18-23
The high mountains are for the wild goats, the cliffs a refuge for the rock badgers. / He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows when to set. / You bring darkness, and it becomes night, when all the beasts of the forest prowl. ...

Daniel 6:22
My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”

Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!

Romans 8:19-22
The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. ...

Revelation 5:13
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

James 3:7
All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man,


Treasury of Scripture

Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:

beasts

Psalm 50:10,11
For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills…

Psalm 103:22
Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.

Psalm 150:6
Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

flying fowl.

Genesis 7:14
They, and every beast after his kind, and all the cattle after their kind, and every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind, and every fowl after his kind, every bird of every sort.

Ezekiel 17:23
In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it: and it shall bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a goodly cedar: and under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing; in the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell.

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1. The psalmist exhorts the celestial
7. The terrestrial
11. And the rational creatures to praise God














wild animals
The phrase "wild animals" refers to the untamed creatures of the earth, those that roam freely without human domestication. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "חַיָּה" (chayyah), which encompasses all living creatures that are not domesticated. This term reminds us of the vast diversity of God's creation, highlighting His sovereignty over all life. The wild animals, in their natural habitats, reflect the majesty and creativity of the Creator, each playing a role in the ecosystem designed by God. Their existence calls humanity to recognize the intricate balance and beauty of the natural world, urging us to steward it wisely.

and all cattle
The phrase "and all cattle" refers to domesticated animals that have been tamed and are often used for agricultural purposes. The Hebrew word "בְּהֵמָה" (behemah) is used here, indicating beasts of burden and livestock. These animals have been integral to human survival and development throughout history, providing food, clothing, and labor. Their inclusion in this psalm underscores the idea that all creation, both wild and domesticated, is called to praise the Lord. It serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of life and the responsibility humans have to care for the creatures that serve them.

crawling creatures
The term "crawling creatures" encompasses a wide range of small animals, including reptiles and insects. The Hebrew word "רֶמֶשׂ" (remes) is used, which can refer to any creature that moves close to the ground. These creatures, often overlooked or considered insignificant, are included in the call to praise God, emphasizing that every part of creation, no matter how small, has value and purpose. This inclusion challenges us to appreciate the complexity and diversity of life, recognizing that even the smallest creatures contribute to the harmony of God's creation.

and flying birds
The phrase "and flying birds" highlights the creatures of the air, those that soar above the earth. The Hebrew word "עוֹף" (oph) is used, which refers to all winged creatures. Birds have long been symbols of freedom and transcendence, their flight a testament to the wonder of creation. In the biblical context, birds often represent God's provision and care, as seen in passages like Matthew 6:26, where Jesus speaks of the birds being fed by the Father. Their inclusion in this psalm serves as a reminder of God's providence and the beauty of His creation, calling all creatures, from the earth to the sky, to join in the chorus of praise.

(10) So here we have wild animals and domesticated animals. (See Note, Psalm 50:10.)

Creeping things.--This seems to include all the smaller creatures that move on the ground, in contrast with the birds that fly above it.

Verse 10. - Beasts, and all cattle. There is a gradual ascent - from inanimate to animate things, from the "beasts" of the field to domesticated animals; from such animals to man (vers. 11, 12). Creeping things (comp. Genesis 1:24, 25, 30; Psalm 104:25). And flying fowl; literally, bird of wing. The intention is to include, under a few heads, all animate creation.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
wild animals
הַֽחַיָּ֥ה (ha·ḥay·yāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

cattle,
בְּהֵמָ֑ה (bə·hê·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal

crawling creatures
רֶ֝֗מֶשׂ (re·meś)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7431: A reptile, any other rapidly moving animal

and flying
כָּנָֽף׃ (kā·nāp̄)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3671: An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle

birds,
וְצִפּ֥וֹר (wə·ṣip·pō·wr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 6833: A little bird


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