Psalm 148

Praise theLord.[a](A)

Praise theLordfrom the heavens;(B)
    praise him in the heights above.
Praise him, all his angels;(C)
    praise him, all his heavenly hosts.(D)
Praise him, sun(E)and moon;
    praise him, all you shining stars.
Praise him, you highest heavens(F)
    and you waters above the skies.(G)

Let them praise the name(H)of theLord,
    for at his command(I)they were created,
and he established them for ever and ever—
    he issued a decree(J)that will never pass away.

Praise theLord(K)from the earth,
    you great sea creatures(L)and all ocean depths,(M)
lightning and hail,(N)snow and clouds,
    stormy winds that do his bidding,(O)
you mountains and all hills,(P)
    fruit trees and all cedars,
10 wild animals(Q)and all cattle,
    small creatures and flying birds,
11 kings(R)of the earth and all nations,
    you princes and all rulers on earth,
12 young men and women,
    old men and children.

13 Let them praise the name of theLord,(S)
    for his name alone is exalted;
    his splendor(T)is above the earth and the heavens.(U)
14 And he has raised up for his people a horn,[b](V)
    the praise(W)of all his faithful servants,(X)
    of Israel, the people close to his heart.(Y)

Praise theLord.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 148:1HebrewHallelu Yah; also in verse 14
  2. Psalm 148:14Hornhere symbolizes strength.

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