Psalm 148 :: New International Version (NIV)

Psa 148:1

Psa 148:1Praise the LORD.[fn] Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights above.

Psa 148:2

Psa 148:2Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts.

Psa 148:3

Psa 148:3Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.

Psa 148:4

Psa 148:4Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.

Psa 148:5

Psa 148:5Let them praise the name of the LORD, for at his command they were created,

Psa 148:6

Psa 148:6and he established them for ever and ever— he issued a decree that will never pass away.

Psa 148:7

Psa 148:7Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,

Psa 148:8

Psa 148:8lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding,

Psa 148:9

Psa 148:9you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,

Psa 148:10

Psa 148:10wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds,

Psa 148:11

Psa 148:11kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth,

Psa 148:12

Psa 148:12young men and women, old men and children.

Psa 148:13

Psa 148:13Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

Psa 148:14

Psa 148:14And he has raised up for his people a horn,[fn] the praise of all his faithful servants, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the LORD.

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NIV Footnotes

(148:1)

Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verse 14

(148:14)

Horn here symbolizes strength.

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