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 heavens of 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 great sea creatures and all the depths;

8 F ire and hail, snow and clouds; Stormy wind, fulfilling His word;

9 M ountains and all hills; Fruitful trees and all cedars;

10 B easts and all cattle; Creeping things and flying fowl;

11 K ings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;

12 B oth young men and maidens; Old men and children.

13 L et them praise the name of the Lord, For His name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and heaven.

14 A nd He has exalted the horn of His people, The praise of all His saints— Of the children of Israel, A people near to Him. Praise the Lord!