4. Praise him, highest heavens,and the waters above the sky.
5. Let them all praise the name of the Lord!He commanded, and they were created;
6. by his command they were fixed in their places for ever,and they cannot disobey.
7. Praise the Lord from the earth,sea monsters and all ocean depths;
8. lightning and hail, snow and clouds,strong winds that obey his command.
9. Praise him, hills and mountains,fruit trees and forests;
10. all animals, tame and wild,reptiles and birds.
11. Praise him, kings and all peoples,princes and all other rulers;
12. young women and young men,old people and children too.
13. Let them all praise the name of the Lord!His name is greater than all others;his glory is above earth and heaven.
14. He made his nation strong,so that all his people praise him —the people of Israel, so dear to him.Praise the Lord!