6 Let every living creature

praise the Lord.

Shout praises to the Lord!

1 Shout praises to the Lord!

Praise God in his temple.

Praise him in heaven,

his mighty fortress.

2 Praise our God!

His deeds are wonderful,

too marvelous to describe.

3 Praise God with trumpets

and all kinds of harps.

4 Praise him with tambourines

and dancing,

with stringed instruments

and woodwinds.

5 Praise God with cymbals,

with clashing cymbals.

6 Let every living creature

praise the Lord.

Shout praises to the Lord!

4 Praise him with tambourines

and dancing,

with stringed instruments

and woodwinds.

3 Praise his name by dancing

and playing music on harps

and tambourines.

1 Shout praises to the Lord!

Sing him a new song of praise

when his loyal people meet.

3 Praise his name by dancing

and playing music on harps

and tambourines.

4 The Lord is pleased

with his people,

and he gives victory

to those who are humble.

5 All of you faithful people,

praise our glorious Lord!

Celebrate and worship.

1 Shout praises to the Lord!

Shout the Lord's praises

in the highest heavens.

2 All of you angels,

and all who serve him above,

come and offer praise.

3 Sun and moon,

and all of you bright stars,

come and offer praise.

4 Highest heavens, and the water

above the highest heavens,*

come and offer praise.

5 Let all things praise

the name of the Lord,

because they were created

at his command.

6 He made them to last forever,

and nothing can change

what he has done.*

7 All creatures on earth,

you obey his commands,

so come praise the Lord!

8 Sea monsters and the deep sea,

fire and hail, snow and frost,

and every stormy wind,

come praise the Lord!

9 All mountains and hills,

fruit trees and cedars,

10 every wild and tame animal,

all reptiles and birds,

come praise the Lord!

11 Every king and every ruler,

all nations on earth,

12 every man and every woman,

young people and old,

come praise the Lord!

13 All creation, come praise

the name of the Lord.

Praise his name alone.

The glory of God is greater

than heaven and earth.

15 Our sacrifice is to keep offering praise to God in the name of Jesus.

15 Our sacrifice is to keep offering praise to God in the name of Jesus.

1 *I will always praise the Lord.

1 *I will always praise the Lord.

1 *I will always praise the Lord.

2 With all my heart,

I will praise the Lord.

Let all who are helpless,

listen and be glad.

3 Honor the Lord with me!

Celebrate his great name.

14 I will never give up hope

or stop praising you.

6 I have relied on you*

from the day I was born.

You brought me safely

through birth,

and I always praise you.

8 and I praise and honor you

all day long.

8 and I praise and honor you

all day long.

23 You have rescued me!

I will celebrate and shout,

singing praises to you

with all my heart.

3 From dawn until sunset

the name of the Lord

deserves to be praised.

18 Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.

23 But a time is coming, and it is already here! Even now the true worshipers are being led by the Spirit to worship the Father according to the truth. These are the ones the Father is seeking to worship him.

24 God is Spirit, and those who worship God must be led by the Spirit to worship him according to the truth.

1 Sing joyful songs to the Lord!

Praise the mighty rock*

where we are safe.

2 Come to worship him

with thankful hearts

and songs of praise.

3 The Lord is the greatest God,

king over all other gods.

4 He holds the deepest part

of the earth in his hands,

and the mountain peaks

also belong to him.

5 The ocean is the Lord’s

because he made it,

and with his own hands

he formed the dry land.

6 Bow down and worship

the Lord our Creator!

1 Shout praises to the Lord,

everyone on this earth.

2 Be joyful and sing

as you come in

to worship the Lord!

2 Be joyful and sing

as you come in

to worship the Lord!

4 Be thankful and praise the Lord

as you enter his temple.

1 Sing a new song to the Lord!

Everyone on this earth,

sing praises to the Lord,

2 sing and praise his name.

Day after day announce,

"The Lord has saved us!"

3 Tell every nation on earth,

"The Lord is wonderful

and does marvelous things!

4 The Lord is great and deserves

our greatest praise!

He is the only God

worthy of our worship.

5 Other nations worship idols,

but the Lord created

the heavens.

6 Give honor and praise

to the Lord,

whose power and beauty

fill his holy temple."

7 *Tell everyone of every nation,

"Praise the glorious power

of the Lord.

8 He is wonderful! Praise him

and bring an offering

into his temple.

9 Everyone on earth, now tremble

and worship the Lord,

majestic and holy."

3 You are wonderful, Lord,

and you deserve all praise,

because you are much greater

than anyone can understand.

3 Yet you are the holy God,

ruling from your throne

and praised by Israel.

22 *and when your people meet,

I will praise you, Lord.

23 All who worship the Lord,

now praise him!

You belong to Jacob’s family

and to the people of Israel,

so fear and honor the Lord!

24 The Lord doesn’t hate

or despise the helpless

in all of their troubles.

When I cried out, he listened

and did not turn away.

1 Shout praises to the Lord!

Our God is kind,

and it is right and good

to sing praises to him.

3 come and shout praises.

Praise the name of the Lord!

He is kind and good.

1 The Lord is King!

Tell the earth to celebrate

and all islands to shout.

12 You are the Lord's people!

So celebrate and praise

the only God.

8 My name is the Lord!

I won’t let idols or humans

share my glory and praise.

16 *Let the message about Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to teach and instruct each other. With thankful hearts, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.

16 *Let the message about Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to teach and instruct each other. With thankful hearts, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.

19 *When you meet together, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, as you praise the Lord with all your heart. 20 Always use the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to thank God the Father for everything.

1 You are the Lord's people.

Obey him and celebrate!

He deserves your praise.

2 Praise the Lord with harps!

Use harps with ten strings

to make music for him.

3 Sing a new song. Shout!

Play beautiful music.

8 while David and the crowd danced and sang praises to the Lord with all their might. They played music on small harps and other stringed instruments, and on tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.

9 Sing praises to the Lord!

Tell about his miracles.

3 and you gave me a new song,

a song of praise to you.

Many will see this,

and they will honor and trust

you, the Lord God.

1 It is wonderful to be grateful

and to sing your praises,

Lord Most High!

1 I will sing to you, Lord!

I will celebrate your kindness

and your justice.

1 I will sing to you, Lord!

I will celebrate your kindness

and your justice.

25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing praises to God, while the other prisoners listened.

25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing praises to God, while the other prisoners listened.

21 Then he explained his plan and appointed men to march in front of the army and praise the Lord for his holy power by singing:*

"Praise the Lord!

His love never ends."

22 As soon as they began singing, the Lord confused the enemy camp,

20 When Job heard this, he tore his clothes and shaved his head because of his great sorrow. He knelt on the ground, then worshiped God 21 *and said:

"We bring nothing at birth;

we take nothing

with us at death.

The Lord alone gives and takes.

Praise the name of the Lord!"

4 Your faithful people, Lord,

will praise you with songs

and honor your holy name.

5 Your anger lasts a little while,

but your kindness lasts

for a lifetime.

At night we may cry,

but when morning comes

we will celebrate.

11 You have turned my sorrow

into joyful dancing.

No longer am I sad

and wearing sackcloth.*

12 I thank you from my heart,

and I will never stop

singing your praises,

my Lord and my God.

11 Why am I discouraged?

Why am I restless?

I trust you, Lord!

And I will praise you again

because you help me,

and you are my God.

10 Nehemiah told the people, "Enjoy your good food and wine and share some with those who didn’t have anything to bring. Don’t be sad! This is a special day for the Lord, and he will make you happy and strong."

1 With all my heart

I praise the Lord,

and with all that I am

I praise his holy name!

1 With all my heart

I praise the Lord,

and with all that I am

I praise his holy name!

2 With all my heart

I praise the Lord!

I will never forget

how kind he has been.

1 With all my heart

I praise the Lord,

and with all that I am

I praise his holy name!

2 With all my heart

I praise the Lord!

I will never forget

how kind he has been.

3 The Lord forgives our sins,

heals us when we are sick,

4 and protects us from death.

His kindness and love

are a crown on our heads.

2 With all my heart

I praise the Lord!

I will never forget

how kind he has been.

8 You should praise the Lord

for his love

and for the wonderful things

he does for all of us.

9 To everyone who is thirsty,

he gives something to drink;

to everyone who is hungry,

he gives good things to eat.

1 *Praise the Lord

and pray in his name!

Tell everyone

what he has done.

4 At that time you will say,

"Our Lord, we are thankful,

and we worship only you.

We will tell the nations

how glorious you are

and what you have done.

1 You, Lord, are my God!

I will praise you

for doing the wonderful things

you had planned and promised

since ancient times.

23 You are the God

who was worshiped

by my ancestors.

Now I thank you and praise you

for making me wise

and telling me the king’s dream,

together with its meaning."

12 and they were saying in a loud voice,

"The Lamb who was killed

is worthy to receive power,

riches, wisdom, strength,

honor, glory, and praise."

13 Then I heard all beings in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and in the sea offer praise. Together, all of them were saying,

"Praise, honor, glory,

and strength

forever and ever

to the one who sits

on the throne

and to the Lamb!"

7 The angel shouted, "Worship and honor God! The time has come for him to judge everyone. Kneel down before the one who created heaven and earth, the oceans, and every stream."

5 *From the throne a voice said,

"If you worship

and fear our God,

give praise to him,

no matter who you are."

5 *From the throne a voice said,

"If you worship

and fear our God,

give praise to him,

no matter who you are."

11 *In the Scriptures God says,

"I swear by my very life

that everyone will kneel down

and praise my name!"

8 Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don’t ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

11 Serve and honor the Lord;

be glad and tremble.

17 I will praise you, Lord!

You always do right.

I will sing about you,

the Lord Most High.

1 I will praise you, Lord,

with all my heart

and tell about the wonders

you have worked.

1 I will praise you, Lord,

with all my heart

and tell about the wonders

you have worked.

2 God Most High, I will rejoice;

I will celebrate and sing

because of you.

6 I praise you, Lord,

for answering my prayers.

7 You are my strong shield,

and I trust you completely.

You have helped me,

and I will celebrate

and thank you in song.

23 The sacrifice that honors me

is a thankful heart.

Obey me,* and I, your God,

will show my power to save.

4 I praise your promises!

I trust you and am not afraid.

No one can harm me.

17 I will sing your praises!

You are my mighty fortress,

and you love me.

3 Your love means more

than life to me,

and I praise you.

4 As long as I live,

I will pray to you.

1 Our God, you deserve* praise

in Zion, where we keep

our promises to you.

2 Everyone will come to you

because you answer prayer.

3 When our sins get us down,

you forgive us.

17 I prayed to the Lord,

and I praised him.

20 Let’s praise God!

He listened when I prayed,

and he is always kind.

3 But let your people be happy

and celebrate because of you.

4 Our God, you are the one

who rides on the clouds,*

and we praise you.

Your name is the Lord,

and we celebrate

as we worship you.

5 Our God, from your sacred home

you take care of orphans

and protect widows.

4 Our God, you are the one

who rides on the clouds,*

and we praise you.

Your name is the Lord,

and we celebrate

as we worship you.

19 We praise you, Lord God!

You treat us with kindness

day after day,

and you rescue us.

15 Our Lord, you bless those

who join in the festival

and walk in the brightness

of your presence.

1 We don’t deserve praise!

The Lord alone deserves

all of the praise,

because of his love

and faithfulness.

1 *All of you nations,

come praise the Lord!

Let everyone praise him.

2 God’s love for us is wonderful;

his faithfulness never ends.

Shout praises to the Lord!

7 I will do right and praise you

by learning to respect

your perfect laws.

13 You are the one

who put me together

inside my mother’s body,

14 and I praise you because of

the wonderful way

you created me.

Everything you do is marvelous!

Of this I have no doubt.

1 I praise you, Lord!

You are my mighty rock,*

and you teach me

how to fight my battles.

1 Shout praises to the Lord!

With all that I am,

I will shout his praises.

2 I will sing and praise

the Lord God

as long as I live.

14 I am grateful that God always makes it possible for Christ to lead us to victory. God also helps us spread the knowledge about Christ everywhere, and this knowledge is like the smell of perfume.

5 God was kind* and decided that Christ would choose us to be God’s own adopted children. 6 God treated us with undeserved grace because of the Son he dearly loves, and so we should praise God.

16 God is wonderful and glorious. I pray that his Spirit will make you become strong followers

9 *But you are God’s chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things he has done. The Scriptures say,

9 *But you are God’s chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things he has done. The Scriptures say,

10 *"Once you were nobody.

Now you are God’s people.

At one time no one

had mercy on you.

Now God has treated you

with kindness."

4 I praise you, our Lord!

I prayed to you,

and you rescued me

from my enemies.

50 *I will praise you, Lord,

and I will honor you

among the nations.

21 Offer your praises to him, because you have seen him work such terrifying miracles for you.

3 and say, "Soldiers of Israel, listen to me! Today when you go into battle, don’t be afraid of the enemy, and when you see them, don’t panic.

9,10 *My dear friends, with our tongues we speak both praises and curses. We praise our Lord and Father, and we curse people who were created to be like God, and this isn’t right.

18 So I will call you Peter, which means "a rock." On this rock I will build my church, and death itself will not have any power over it.

3 As a good soldier of Christ Jesus you must endure your share of suffering.

4 Soldiers on duty don’t work at outside jobs. They try only to please their commanding officer.

12 Fight a good fight for the faith and claim eternal life. God offered it to you when you clearly told about your faith, while so many people listened.

14 Children, I am writing you,

because you have known

the Father.

Parents, I am writing you,

because you have known

the one who was there

from the beginning.

Young people, I am writing you,

because you are strong.

God’s message is firm

in your hearts,

and you have defeated

the evil one.

3 My dear friends, I really wanted to write you about God’s saving power at work in our lives. But instead, I must write and ask you to defend the faith that God has once for all given to his people.

46 Day after day they met together in the temple. They broke bread* together in different homes and shared their food happily and freely, 47 while praising God. Everyone liked them, and each day the Lord added to their group others who were being saved.