1 P raise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise Him in the heights!

2 P raise Him, all His angels, praise Him, all His hosts!

3 P raise Him, sun and moon, praise Him, all you stars of light!

4 P raise Him, you highest heavens and you waters above the heavens!

5 L et them praise the name of the Lord, for He commanded and they were created.

6 H e also established them forever and ever; He made a decree which shall not pass away.

7 P raise the Lord from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps!

8 Y ou lightning, hail, fog, and frost, you stormy wind fulfilling His orders!

9 M ountains and all hills, fruitful trees and all cedars!

10 B easts and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds!

11 K ings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers and judges of the earth!

12 B oth young men and maidens, old men and children!

13 L et them praise and exalt the name of the Lord, for His name alone is exalted and supreme! His glory and majesty are above earth and heaven!

14 H e has lifted up a horn for His people, a song of praise for all His godly ones, for the people of Israel, who are near to Him. Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)