1Praise Yahweh! Praise Yahweh from the skies! Praise him in the highest places!
2Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his armies!
3Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars!
4Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens.
5Let them praise the name of Yahweh, because he commanded, and they were created.
6He set them in place forever and ever. He made a rule that will not be broken.
7Praise Yahweh from the earth, you great sea creatures and all deep waters;
8lightning and hail, snow and clouds; stormy wind that carries out his command;
9mountains and all hills; fruit trees and all cedar trees;
10wild animals and all livestock; small animals that crawl and flying birds;
11kings of the earth and all peoples; princes and all rulers of the earth;
12both young men and young women; old men and children:
13let them praise the name of Yahweh, for his name alone is important. His greatness is above the earth and the heavens.
14He has given strength to his people, which is a reason for all his loyal followers to praise him; to the people of Israel, who are close to him. Praise Yahweh!