Psalm 148- 1
- Psalm 148
- 1
- Praise the LORD. [1] Praise the LORD from the heavens, praise him in the heights above.
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- Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
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- Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars.
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- Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.
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- Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he commanded and they were created.
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- He set them in place for ever and ever; he gave a decree that will never pass away.
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- Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
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- lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding,
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- you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,
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- wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds,
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- kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth,
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- young men and maidens, old men and children.
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- Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
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- He has raised up for his people a horn, [2] the praise of all his saints, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the LORD.
- [1] Hebrew Hallelu Yah; also in verse 14
- [14] Horn here symbolizes strong one, that is, king.