148:1 Praise the LORD. [Hebrew: Hallelu Yah also in verse 14] Praise the LORD from the heavens, praise him in the heights above.
148:2 Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
148:3 Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars.
148:4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.
148:5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he commanded and they were created.
148:6 He set them in place for ever and ever he gave a decree that will never pass away.
148:7 Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
148:8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding,
148:9 you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,
148:10 wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds,
148:11 kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth,
148:12 young men and maidens, old men and children.
148:13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted his splendour is above the earth and the heavens.
148:14 He has raised up for his people a horn, [Horn here symbolises strong one, that is, king.] the praise of all his saints, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the LORD.
