New International Version | New International Version |
1Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. | 1Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. |
2Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. | 2Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. |
3Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. | 3Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. |
4Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. | 4Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. |
5Let them praise the name of the LORD, for at his command they were created, | 5Let them praise the name of the LORD, for at his command they were created, |
6and he established them for ever and ever-- he issued a decree that will never pass away. | 6and he established them for ever and ever-- he issued a decree that will never pass away. |
7Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, | 7Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, |
8lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, | 8lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, |
9you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, | 9you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, |
10wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, | 10wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, |
11kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, | 11kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, |
12young men and women, old men and children. | 12young men and women, old men and children. |
13Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens. | 13Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens. |
14And he has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his faithful servants, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the LORD. | 14And he has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his faithful servants, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the LORD. |
New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. |
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