Psalms

Chapter 148

  1. 1

    Give praise to the Lord in heaven; praise him, all that dwells on high.

  2. 2

    Praise him, all you angels of his, praise him, all his armies.

  3. 3

    Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, every star that shines.

  4. 4

    Praise him, you highest heavens, you waters beyond the heavens.

  5. 5

    Let all these praise the Lord; it was his command that created them.

  6. 6

    He has set them there unageing for ever, given them a law which cannot be altered.

  7. 7

    Give praise to the Lord on earth, monsters of the sea and all its depths;

  8. 8

    fire and hail, snow and mist, and the storm-wind that executes his decree;

  9. 9

    all you mountains and hills, all you fruit trees and cedars;

  10. 10

    all you wild beasts and cattle, creeping things and birds that fly in air;

  11. 11

    all you kings and peoples of the world, all you that are princes and judges on earth;

  12. 12

    young men and maids, old men and boys together; let them all give praise to the Lord’s name.

  13. 13

    His name is exalted as no other,

  14. 14

    his praise reaches beyond heaven and earth; and now he has given fresh strength to his people. Shall not his faithful servants praise him, the sons of Israel, the people that draw near to him? Alleluia.