1 P raise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens! Praise Him on high!

2 P raise Him, all His angels! Praise Him, all His army!

3 P raise Him, sun and moon! Praise Him, all you shining stars!

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 spoke and they came into being.

6 H e has made them last forever and ever. He has set a Law which will not pass away.

7 P raise the Lord from the earth, you large sea animals and all seas,

8 f ire and hail, snow and clouds, and wind storms, obeying His Word.

9 P raise the Lord, you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all tall trees,

10 w ild animals and all cattle, small animals that move on the ground and birds that fly,

11 k ings of the earth and all people, princes and all leaders of the earth,

12 b oth young men and women who have never had men, and old men and children.

13 L et them praise the name of the Lord. For His name alone is honored. His shining-greatness is above earth and heaven.

14 H e has raised up a horn for His people, praise for all who belong to Him, for the people of Israel, who are near to Him. Praise the Lord!