Psalm 148 - Contemporary English Version (CEV)

Come Praise the Lord

1 Shout praises to the Lord!
Shout the Lord's praises
in the highest heavens.
2 All of you angels,
and all who serve him above,
come and offer praise.

3 Sun and moon,
and all of you bright stars,
come and offer praise.
4 Highest heavens, and the water
above the highest heavens,[a]
come and offer praise.

5 Let all things praise
the name of the Lord,
because they were created
at his command.
6 He made them to last forever,
and nothing can change
what he has done.[b]

7 All creatures on earth,
you obey his commands,
so come praise the Lord!

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

9 All mountains and hills,
fruit trees and cedars,
10 every wild and tame animal,
all reptiles and birds,
come praise the Lord!

11 Every king and every ruler,
all nations on earth,
12 every man and every woman,
young people and old,
come praise the Lord!

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

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

Footnotes

  1. 148.4 the water … heavens: It was believed that the earth and the heavens were surrounded by water.
  2. 148.6 nothing … done: Or “his laws will never change.”

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