Psalm 148:12
New International Version
young men and women, old men and children.

New Living Translation
young men and young women, old men and children.

English Standard Version
Young men and maidens together, old men and children!

Berean Standard Bible
young men and maidens, old and young together.

King James Bible
Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

New King James Version
Both young men and maidens; Old men and children.

New American Standard Bible
Both young men and virgins; Old men and children.

NASB 1995
Both young men and virgins; Old men and children.

NASB 1977
Both young men and virgins; Old men and children.

Legacy Standard Bible
Both choice men as well as virgins; The old with the young.

Amplified Bible
Both young men and virgins; Old men and children.

Christian Standard Bible
young men as well as young women, old and young together.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
young men as well as young women, old and young together.

American Standard Version
Both young men and virgins; Old men and children:

Contemporary English Version
every man and every woman, young people and old, come praise the LORD!

English Revised Version
Both young men and maidens; old men and children:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
young men and women, old and young together.

Good News Translation
young women and young men, old people and children too.

International Standard Version
young men and young women alike, along with older people and children.

Majority Standard Bible
young men and maidens, old and young together.

NET Bible
you young men and young women, you elderly, along with you children!

New Heart English Bible
both young men and maidens; old men and children:

Webster's Bible Translation
Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

World English Bible
both young men and maidens, old men and children.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Young men, and also maidens, "" Aged men, with youths,

Young's Literal Translation
Young men, and also maidens, Aged men, with youths,

Smith's Literal Translation
Young men and also virgins; old men with the youths:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Young men and maidens: let the old with the younger, praise the name of the Lord:

Catholic Public Domain Version
young men and virgins. Let the older men with the younger men, praise the name of the Lord.

New American Bible
Young men and women too, old and young alike.

New Revised Standard Version
Young men and women alike, old and young together!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Both boys and maidens, old men and young men, let them praise the name of the LORD;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Boys and virgins, old men and young men,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Both young men and maidens, Old men and children;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
young men and virgins, old men with youths:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Praise the LORD From the Heavens!
11kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth, 12young men and maidens, old and young together. 13Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.…

Cross References
Joel 2:28-29
And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days.

Acts 2:17-18
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.

Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.

1 John 2:13-14
I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father. / I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

Isaiah 40:30-31
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

Titus 2:2-6
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance. / Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. / In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, ...

1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Ecclesiastes 12:1
Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”

Jeremiah 31:13
Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.

Zechariah 8:4-5
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Old men and old women will again sit along the streets of Jerusalem, each with a staff in hand because of great age. / And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing there.”

1 Peter 5:5
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Ephesians 6:1-4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” ...

Colossians 3:20-21
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. / Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.

2 Timothy 1:5
I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7
These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.


Treasury of Scripture

Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

young men

Psalm 8:2
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

Psalm 68:25
The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.

Jeremiah 31:13
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

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Psalm 148
1. The psalmist exhorts the celestial
7. The terrestrial
11. And the rational creatures to praise God














young men
This phrase in Psalm 148:12 calls upon the vigor and strength of youth to join in the universal chorus of praise to God. In the Hebrew context, "young men" (בַּחוּרִים, bachurim) often refers to those in the prime of life, full of energy and potential. Historically, young men were seen as the backbone of society, capable of great feats and contributions. Their inclusion in this call to worship emphasizes that no matter one's strength or stage in life, all are invited to acknowledge and glorify the Creator. This reflects a biblical theme where the strength of youth is to be directed towards honoring God, as seen in Ecclesiastes 12:1, which encourages remembering the Creator in the days of youth.

and maidens
The inclusion of "maidens" (בְּתוּלוֹת, betulot) highlights the importance of women, particularly young women, in the worship community. In ancient Israel, maidens were often seen as symbols of purity and hope for the future. Their role in this verse underscores the inclusive nature of worship, where gender does not limit one's ability to praise God. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that values the contributions of women, as seen in the accounts of figures like Miriam and Deborah, who played significant roles in Israel's history.

old men
The phrase "old men" (זְקֵנִים, zekenim) brings to mind the wisdom and experience that come with age. In biblical times, elders were highly respected for their knowledge and guidance. Their participation in praise is a testament to the lifelong journey of faith and the accumulated understanding of God's faithfulness over the years. This reflects the biblical principle that wisdom and reverence for God often grow with age, as seen in Proverbs 16:31, which speaks of gray hair as a crown of glory.

and children
The mention of "children" (יְלָדִים, yeladim) emphasizes the innocence and purity of a child's praise. In the biblical context, children are often seen as examples of humility and trust, qualities that are essential in a relationship with God. Jesus Himself highlighted the importance of childlike faith in Matthew 18:3, urging His followers to become like little children to enter the kingdom of heaven. The inclusion of children in this call to worship serves as a reminder that praise is not limited by age or maturity; even the youngest among us can offer genuine and heartfelt worship to God.

Verse 12. - Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children. All mar. bind, i.e., of each sex and of every age. The obligation to praise God lies upon all.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
young men
בַּחוּרִ֥ים (ba·ḥū·rîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 970: Selected, a youth

and
וְגַם־ (wə·ḡam-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

maidens,
בְּתוּל֑וֹת (bə·ṯū·lō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 1330: A virgin, sometimes, a bride

old
זְ֝קֵנִ֗ים (zə·qê·nîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 2205: Old

and
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

young together.
נְעָרִֽים׃ (nə·‘ā·rîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer


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