Psalms 148:9

9 Praise him, all you mountains and hills. Praise him, all you fruit trees and cedar trees.

Psalms 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 ) .

Psalms 148:9 In-Context

7 Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all of the deepest parts of the ocean.
8 Praise him, lightning and hail, snow and clouds. Praise him, you stormy winds that obey him.
9 Praise him, all you mountains and hills. Praise him, all you fruit trees and cedar trees.
10 Praise him, all you wild animals and cattle. Praise him, you small creatures and flying birds.
11 Praise him, you kings of the earth and all nations. Praise him, all you princes and rulers on earth.
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