Chapter 148
1 Praise the LORD ! Praise the LORD from the heavens ! Praise him in the heights !
2 Praise him , all his angels ! Praise him , all his army !
3 Praise him , sun and moon ! Praise him , all you shining stars !
4 Praise him , you heavens of heavens , you waters that are above the heavens .
5 Let them praise the LORD ’s name , for he commanded , and they were created .
6 He has also established them forever and ever . He has made a decree which will not pass away .
7 Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures, and all depths ,
8 lightning and hail , snow and clouds , stormy wind , fulfilling his word ,
9 mountains and all hills , fruit trees and all cedars,
10 wild animals and all livestock, small creatures and flying birds ,
11 kings of the earth and all peoples , princes and all judges of the earth,
12 both young men and maidens , old men and children .
13 Let them praise the LORD ’s name , for his name alone is exalted . His glory is above the earth and the heavens .
14 He has lifted up the horn of his people , the praise of all his saints , even of the children of Israel , a people near to him . Praise the LORD !