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- 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.
- 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 the LORD!