New International Version | Berean Study Bible |
1Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. | 1Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. |
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, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. |
4Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. | 4Praise Him, O 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 He gave the command and they were created. |
6and he established them for ever and ever-- he issued a decree that will never pass away. | 6He established them forever 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, all great sea creatures and ocean depths, |
8lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, | 8lightning and hail, snow and clouds, powerful wind fulfilling His word, |
9you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, | 9mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, |
10wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, | 10wild animals and all cattle, crawling creatures and flying birds, |
11kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, | 11kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth, |
12young men and women, old men and children. | 12young men and maidens, old and young together. |
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. | 14He has raised up a horn for His people, the praise of all His saints, of Israel, a people near to Him. Hallelujah! |
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