148:1   Shout praises to the LORD! Shout the LORD's praises in the highest heavens.

148:2   All of you angels, and all who serve him above, come and offer praise.

148:3   Sun and moon, and all of you bright stars, come and offer praise.

148:4   Highest heavens, and the water above the highest heavens, come and offer praise.

148:5   Let all things praise the name of the LORD, because they were created at his command.

148:6   He made them to last forever, and nothing can change what he has done.

148:7   All creatures on earth, you obey his commands, so come praise the LORD!

148:8   Sea monsters and the deep sea, fire and hail, snow and frost, and every stormy wind, come praise the LORD!

148:9   All mountains and hills, fruit trees and cedars,

148:10   every wild and tame animal, all reptiles and birds, come praise the LORD!

148:11   Every king and every ruler, all nations on earth,

148:12   every man and every woman, young people and old, come praise the LORD!

148:13   All creation, come praise the name of the LORD. Praise his name alone. The glory of God is greater than heaven and earth.

148:14   Like a bull with mighty horns, the LORD protects his faithful nation Israel, because they belong to him. Shout praises to the LORD!