Psalm 148 :: Amplified Bible (AMP)

The Whole Creation Invoked to Praise the LORD.

Psa 148:1

Praise the LORD!

Praise the LORD from the heavens;

Praise Him in the heights!

Psa 148:2

Praise Him, all His angels;

Praise Him, all His hosts (armies)!

Psa 148:3

Praise Him, sun and moon:

Praise Him, all stars of light!

Psa 148:4

Praise Him, highest heavens,

And the waters above the heavens!

Psa 148:5

Let them praise the name of the LORD,

For He commanded and they were created.

Psa 148:6

He has also established them forever and ever;

He has made a decree which shall not pass away.

Psa 148:7

Praise the LORD from the earth,

Sea monsters and all deeps;

Psa 148:8

Lightning and hail, snow and fog;

Stormy wind, fulfilling His orders;

Psa 148:9

Mountains and all hills;

Fruitful trees and all cedars;

Psa 148:10

Beasts and all cattle;

Creeping things and winged birds;

Psa 148:11

Kings of the earth and all people;

Princes and all judges of the earth;

Psa 148:12

Both young men and virgins;

Old men and children.

Psa 148:13

Let them praise the name of the LORD,

For His name alone is exalted and supreme;

His glory and majesty are above earth and heaven.

Psa 148:14

He has lifted up a horn for His people [giving them strength, prosperity, dignity, and preeminence],

Praise for all His godly ones;

For the people of Israel, a people near to Him.

Praise the LORD! (Hallelujah!)

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