[1] Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise him high above the earth. [2] Praise him, all you angels. Praise him, all you armies of heaven. [3] Praise him, sun and moon. Praise him, all you shining stars. [4] Praise him, highest heavens and you waters above the sky. [5] Let them praise the Lord because they were created by his command. [6] He set them in place forever and ever. He made a law that will never end. [7] Praise the Lord from the earth. Praise him, you large sea animals and all the oceans. [8] Praise him, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, and stormy winds that obey him. [9] Praise him, mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedar trees. [10] Praise him, you wild animals and all cattle, small crawling animals and birds. [11] Praise him, you kings of the earth and all nations, princes and all rulers of the earth. [12] Praise him, you young men and women, old people and children. [13] Praise the Lord. He alone is great. He is greater than heaven and earth. [14] God has given his people a king. He should be praised by all who belong to him. He should be praised by the Israelites, the people closest to his heart. Praise the Lord!
