1 Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord from heaven,

you that live in the heights above.

2 Praise him, all his angels,

all his heavenly armies.

3 Praise him, sun and moon;

praise him, shining stars.

4 Praise him, highest heavens,

and the waters above the sky.*

5 Let them all praise the name of the Lord!

He commanded, and they were created;

6 by his command they were fixed in their places forever,

and they cannot disobey.*

7 Praise the Lord from the earth,

sea monsters and all ocean depths;

8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds,

strong winds that obey his command.

9 Praise him, hills and mountains,

fruit trees and forests;

10 all animals, tame and wild,

reptiles and birds.

11 Praise him, kings and all peoples,

princes and all other rulers;

12 young women and young men,

old people and children too.

13 Let them all praise the name of the Lord!

His name is greater than all others;

his glory is above earth and heaven.