Psalm 148

Praise God everywhere

1  Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord from the sky above!

Praise him high in the heavens.

2 Praise him, all his angels.

Praise him, all his armies in heaven.

3 Praise him, sun and moon.

Praise him, all bright stars.

4 Praise him, skies above,

and the water above the sky.

5 They should all praise the name of the Lord.

It was his command that created them.

6 He has fixed them in their places for all time.

Nothing can change the command that he has given.

7  Praise the Lord from the earth!

Praise him, sea monsters and all the deep seas.

8 Praise him, fire and hail, snow and clouds.

Praise him, wind and storm, as you obey his commands.

9 Praise him, mountains and all hills.

Praise him fruit trees and all trees in the forests.

10 Praise him, wild animals and farm animals.

Praise him, snakes and birds.

11 Praise him, kings all over the world,

and people of every nation.

Praise him, princes and all rulers on earth.

12 Praise him, young men and young women.

Praise him, old men, as well as children.

13 They should all praise the name of the Lord.

Only the Lord's name is great above all other names.

He is the king who rules over heaven and earth.

14 He has made his own people strong,

so that other nations respect them.

All the people who serve him should praise him.

They are the people of Israel, who belong to him.

Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!