1 Praise the LORD!

Praise the LORD from the heavens!

Praise him in the heights!

2 Praise him, all his angels!

Praise him, all his army!

3 Praise him, sun and moon!

Praise him, all you shining stars!

4 Praise him, you heavens of heavens,

you waters that are above the heavens.

5 Let them praise the LORD’s name,

for he commanded, and they were created.

6 He has also established them forever and ever.

He has made a decree which will not pass away.

7 Praise the LORD from the earth,

you great sea creatures, and all depths;

8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds;

stormy wind, fulfilling his word;

9 mountains and all hills;

fruit trees and all cedars;

10 wild animals and all livestock;

small creatures and flying birds;

11 kings of the earth and all peoples;

princes and all judges of the earth;

12 both young men and maidens;

old men and children:

13 let them praise the LORD’s name,

for his name alone is exalted.

His glory is above the earth and the heavens.