Psalm 114:6

Translations

Modern

O mountains, that you skipped like rams, O hills, like lambs?

Traditional

Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams; and ye little hills, like lambs?

Literal

O mountains, that you skipped like rams, O hills, like sons of the flock?

Latin

…montes, exsultastis sicut arietes? et colles, sicut agni ovium?

Original

Hebrew

English

O mountains, that you skipped like rams, O hills, like lambs?

Notes

Psalms 114:1–8

This song celebrates the Lord's power in nature. It remembers Israel's start as a nation during the exodus (Psalm 114:1–2) and their entry into the promised land (114:3–6). It encourages respect for the God of Jacob (Psalm 114:7–8).

Psalms 113:1–118:29

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

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