[148:1] Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from heaven, you that live in the heights above.
[148:2] Praise him, all his angels, all his heavenly armies.
[148:3] Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, shining stars.
[148:4] Praise him, highest heavens, and the waters above the sky.
[148:5] Let them all praise the name of the Lord! He commanded, and they were created;
[148:6] by his command they were fixed in their places forever, and they cannot disobey.
[148:7] Praise the Lord from the earth, sea monsters and all ocean depths;
[148:8] lightning and hail, snow and clouds, strong winds that obey his command.
[148:9] Praise him, hills and mountains, fruit trees and forests;
[148:10] all animals, tame and wild, reptiles and birds.
[148:11] Praise him, kings and all peoples, princes and all other rulers;
[148:12] young women and young men, old people and children too.
[148:13] Let them all praise the name of the Lord! His name is greater than all others; his glory is above earth and heaven.
[148:14] He made his nation strong, so that all his people praise him— the people of Israel, so dear to him. Praise the Lord!