1. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above.
2. Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
3. Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.
4. Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.
5. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were created,
6. and he established them for ever and ever— he issued a decree that will never pass away.
7. Praise the Lord from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
8. lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding,