148:1 | Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens, praise him in the heights above. |
148:2 | Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his heavenly hosts. |
148:3 | Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars. |
148:4 | Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. |
148:5 | Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he commanded and they were created. |
148:6 | He set them in place for ever and ever; he gave a decree that will never pass away. |
148:7 | Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, |
148:8 | lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, |
148:9 | you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, |
148:10 | wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, |
148:11 | kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, |
148:12 | young men and maidens, old men and children. |
148:13 | Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens. |
148:14 | 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. |
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