Psaume 148:9

9 Montagnes et toutes les collines, Arbres fruitiers et tous les cèdres,

Psaume 148:9 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 148:9

Mountains, and all hills
Which are originally formed by the Lord, and set fast by his power and strength; these are the highest parts of the earth, and are very ornamental and useful; they include all in them and upon them, the trees and herbage that grow upon them, gold, silver, brass, and iron in them; all very beneficial to mankind, and afford matter of praise to God for them; see ( Isaiah 55:12 ) ;

fruitful trees, and all cedars;
trees bearing fruit are the fig trees, pomegranates, vines, and olives, with which the land of Canaan abounded; and such as bear lemons, oranges, plums, pears, apples, cherries which produce fruit for the use, pleasure, and delight of man, and so a means of praising God: and "cedars", the trees of the Lord which he hath planted; though they bear no fruit, yet very useful in building, and were of great service in the temple at Jerusalem; and which are put for all others of like usefulness, and minister just occasion of praise; see ( Psalms 96:12 ) .

Psaume 148:9 In-Context

7 Louez l'Eternel du bas de la terre, Monstres marins, et vous tous, abîmes,
8 Feu et grêle, neige et brouillards, Vents impétueux, qui exécutez ses ordres,
9 Montagnes et toutes les collines, Arbres fruitiers et tous les cèdres,
10 Animaux et tout le bétail, Reptiles et oiseaux ailés,
11 Rois de la terre et tous les peuples, Princes et tous les juges de la terre,
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