Praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord from the heavens.
Praise him in the heavens above.
² Praise him, all his angels.
Praise him, all his angels in heaven.
³ Praise him, sun and moon.
Praise him, all you shining stars.
⁴ Praise him, you highest heavens.
Praise him, you waters above the skies.
⁵ Let all of them praise the name of the Lord,
because at his command they were created.
⁶ He established them for ever and ever.
He gave them laws they will always have to obey.
⁷ Praise the Lord from the earth,
you great sea creatures and all the deepest parts of the ocean.
⁸ Praise him, lightning and hail, snow and clouds.
Praise him, you stormy winds that obey him.
⁹ Praise him, all you mountains and hills.
Praise him, all you fruit trees and cedar trees.
¹⁰ Praise him, all you wild animals and cattle.
Praise him, you small creatures and flying birds.
¹¹ Praise him, you kings of the earth and all nations.
Praise him, all you princes and rulers on earth.
¹² Praise him, young men and women.
Praise him, old men and children.
¹³ Let them praise the name of the Lord.
His name alone is honored.
His glory is higher than the earth and the heavens.
¹⁴ He has given his people a strong king.
All his faithful people praise him for that gift.
All the people of Israel are close to his heart.

Praise the Lord.