Angels above, praise the Lord from heaven!
<2> Praise him, all you angels!
Praise him, all his army[669]!
<3> Sun and moon, praise him!
Stars and lights in the sky, praise him!
<4> Praise the Lord, highest heaven!
Waters above the sky, praise him!
<5> They should praise the Lord's name,
because he gave the command and created them all!
<6> He made all these continue forever.
He made the laws that will never end.
<7> Everything on earth, praise him!
Great sea animals and the oceans, praise the Lord!
<8> Praise him, fire and hail, snow and clouds,
and the stormy winds that obey him.
<9> Praise him, mountains and hills,
fruit trees and cedar trees.
<10> Praise him, wild animals and cattle,
reptiles and birds.
<11> Praise him, kings of the earth and all nations,
princes and all rulers on earth.
<12> Praise him, young men and women,
old people and children.
<13> Praise the Lord's name!
Honor his name forever!
His name is greater than any other.
He is more glorious than heaven and earth.
<14> He made his people strong.
His loyal followers praise him.
Israel, his precious people,
praise the Lord!
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