1 Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from heaven; praise him in the highest places. ISV — Psalm 148:1
2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his armies! ISV — Psalm 148:2
3 Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. a148:3 Lit. you stars of light ISV — Psalm 148:3
4 Praise him, you heaven of heavens, and you waters above the heavens. ISV — Psalm 148:4
5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he himself gave the command that they be created. ISV — Psalm 148:5
6 He set them in place to last forever and ever; he gave the command and will not rescind it. ISV — Psalm 148:6
7 Praise the LORD, you from the earth, you creatures of the sea and all you depths, ISV — Psalm 148:7
8 fire, hail, snow, fog, and wind storm that carry out his command, b148:8 Or word ISV — Psalm 148:8
9 mountains and every hill, fruit trees and cedars, ISV — Psalm 148:9
10 living creatures and livestock, insects and flying birds, ISV — Psalm 148:10
11 earthly kings and all peoples, nobles and all court officials of the earth, ISV — Psalm 148:11
12 young men and young women alike, along with older people and children. ISV — Psalm 148:12
13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is lifted up; his majesty transcends earth and heaven. ISV — Psalm 148:13
14 He has raised up a source of strength c148:14 Lit. a horn for his people, an object of praise for all of his holy ones, that is, for the people of Israel who are near him. Hallelujah! ISV — Psalm 148:14