148 Praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord from the heavens.
    Praise him in the heavens above.
² Praise him, all his angels.
    Praise him, all his angels in heaven.
³ Praise him, sun and moon.
    Praise him, all you shining stars.
⁴ Praise him, you highest heavens.
    Praise him, you waters above the skies.
⁵ Let all of them praise the name of the Lord,
    because at his command they were created.
⁶ He established them for ever and ever.
    He gave them laws they will always have to obey.

⁷ Praise the Lord from the earth,
    you great sea creatures and all 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.
¹² Praise him, young men and women.
    Praise him, old men and children.

¹³ Let them praise the name of the Lord.
    His name alone is honored.
    His glory is higher than the earth and the heavens.
¹⁴ He has given his people a strong king.
    All his faithful people praise him for that gift.
    All the people of Israel are close to his heart.

Praise the Lord.