Psaume 148:9

9 Montagnes et toutes les collines; arbres à fruit 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'Éternel sur la terre; vous, monstres marins, et tous les abîmes;
8 Feu et grêle, neige et vapeur, vents de tempête, qui exécutez sa parole;
9 Montagnes et toutes les collines; arbres à fruit et tous les cèdres;
10 Bêtes sauvages 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;
The Ostervald translation is in the public domain.