148:1 |
Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights! |
148:2 |
Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his army! |
148:3 |
Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars! |
148:4 |
Praise him, you heavens of heavens, You waters that are above the heavens. |
148:5 |
Let them praise the name of Yahweh, For he commanded, and they were created. |
148:6 |
He has also established them forever and ever. He has made a decree which will not pass away. |
148:7 |
Praise Yahweh from the earth, you great sea creatures, and all depths! |
148:8 |
Lightning and hail, snow and clouds; stormy wind, fulfilling his word; |
148:9 |
mountains and all hills; fruit trees and all cedars; |
148:10 |
wild animals and all livestock; small creatures and flying birds; |
148:11 |
kings of the earth and all peoples; princes and all judges of the earth; |
148:12 |
both young men and maidens; old men and children: |
148:13 |
let them praise the name of Yahweh, for his name alone is exalted. His glory is above the earth and the heavens. |
148:14 |
He 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! |