Psalms

Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from heaven, you that live in the heights above.

Praise him, all his angels, all his heavenly armies.

Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, shining stars.

Praise him, highest heavens, and the waters above the sky.

Let them all praise the name of the LORD! He commanded, and they were created;

by his command they were fixed in their places forever, and they cannot disobey.

Praise the LORD from the earth, sea monsters and all ocean depths;

lightning and hail, snow and clouds, strong winds that obey his command.

Praise him, hills and mountains, fruit trees and forests;

all animals, tame and wild, reptiles and birds.

Praise him, kings and all peoples, princes and all other rulers;

young women and young men, old people and children too.

Let them all praise the name of the LORD! His name is greater than all others; his glory is above earth and heaven.

He made his nation strong, so that all his people praise him--- the people of Israel, so dear to him. Praise the LORD!