1 P raise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights!

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 heavens of heavens, You waters that are above the heavens.

5 L et them praise Yahweh’s name, For he commanded, and they were created.

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

7 P raise Yahweh from the earth, you great sea creatures, and all depths!

8 L ightning and hail, snow and clouds; stormy wind, fulfilling his word;

9 m ountains and all hills; fruit trees and all cedars;

10 w ild animals and all livestock; small creatures and flying birds;

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 Yahweh’s name, for his name alone is exalted. His glory is above the earth and the heavens.

14 H e 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 Yah!