Psalm 148

Psalm 148

¹Praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord from the heavens.

Praise him in the heavens above.

²Praise him, all his angels.

Praise him, all his angels in heaven.

³Praise him, sun and moon.

Praise him, all you shining stars.

⁴Praise him, you highest heavens.

Praise him, you waters above the skies.

⁵Let all of them praise the name of the Lord,

because he gave a command and they were created.

⁶He set them in place for ever and ever.

He gave them laws they will always have to obey.

⁷Praise the Lord from the earth,

you great sea creatures and all of the deepest parts of the ocean.

⁸Praise him, lightning and hail, snow and clouds.

Praise him, you stormy winds that obey him.

⁹Praise him, all you mountains and hills.

Praise him, all you fruit trees and cedar trees.

¹⁰Praise him, all you wild animals and cattle.

Praise him, you small creatures and flying birds.

¹¹Praise him, you kings of the earth and all nations.

Praise him, all you princes and rulers on earth.

¹²Praise him, young men and young women.

Praise him, old people and children.

¹³Let them praise the name of the Lord.

His name alone is honored.

His glory is higher than the earth and the heavens.

¹⁴He has given his people a strong king.

All of his faithful people praise him for that gift.

All of the people of Israel are close to his heart.

Praise the Lord.