[1] 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.
