1 Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens, praise him in the heights above. |
2 Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his heavenly hosts. |
3 Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars. |
4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. |
5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he commanded and they were created. |
6 He set them in place for ever and ever; he gave a decree that will never pass away. |
7 Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, |
8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, |
9 you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, |
10 wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, |
11 kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, |
12 young men and maidens, old men and children. |
13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens. |
14 He has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his saints, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the LORD. |