Psalms 148:11
kings of the earth and all peoples,
What it says
Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth are summoned to praise the LORD.
What it is doing
This verse draws political power under the same command to praise.
In context
1Hallelujah! 2Praise Him, all His angels; 3Praise Him, O sun and moon; 4Praise Him, O highest heavens, 5Let them praise the name of the LORD, 6He established them forever and ever; 7Praise the LORD from the earth, 8lightning and hail, snow and clouds, 9mountains and all hills, 10wild animals and all cattle, 11kings of the earth and all peoples, 12young men and maidens, 13Let them praise the name of the LORD, 14He has raised up a horn for His people,