kings of the earth and all peoples; princes and all judges of the earth;
Parallel translations
- KJV Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
- BSB kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth,
- NKJV Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;
- NASB Kings of the earth and all peoples; Rulers and all judges of the earth;
- NLT kings of the earth and all people, rulers and judges of the earth,
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Quick answer
Kings, peoples, princes, and judges are called to praise God. Human rulers and nations must worship the true King.
Overview
Now humanity is summoned, beginning with those in authority—kings, princes, and judges. Earthly power is accountable to and must bow before God. This anticipates the day when every ruler acknowledges Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:16).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 12
- Isa 60:3Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.
- Rev 21:24The nations will walk in its light. The kings of the earth bring the glory and honor of the nations into it.
- Ps 102:15So the nations will fear Yahweh’s name; all the kings of the earth your glory.
- Ps 86:9All nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord. They shall glorify your name.
- Prov 8:15–16By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
- Ps 22:27–29All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to Yahweh. All the relatives of the nations shall worship before you.
- Ps 2:10–12Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
- Ps 66:1–4For the Chief Musician. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth!
- Ps 138:4–5All the kings of the earth will give you thanks, Yahweh, for they have heard the words of your mouth.
- Ps 72:10–11The kings of Tarshish and of the islands will bring tribute. The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
- Isa 49:23Kings shall be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow down to you with their faces to the earth, and lick the dust of your feet; Then you will know that I am Yahweh; and those who wait for me shall not be disappointed.”
- Ps 68:31–32Princes shall come out of Egypt. Ethiopia shall hurry to stretch out her hands to God.
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