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PSALMS 148
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Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from heaven; praise him in the heights above!
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Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly armies!
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Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars!
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Praise him, highest heavens, and the waters above the heavens!
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Understood as the heavenly dome above, where rain came from.
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Let them all praise the Lord and his nature, for he gave the order and they were created.
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Literally, “name.”
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He placed them in their positions forever and ever; he established a law that will never end.
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Praise the Lord from the earth, and creatures from all the depths of the seas,
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lightning and hail, snow and clouds, and stormy wind—everything that does as he commands.
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Or “fire.”
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Mountains and all the hills, fruit trees and all the trees of the forest,
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wild animals and all livestock, crawling animals and wild birds,
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earthly kings and all peoples, leaders and rulers of the world,
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young men and women, old people and children—
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Let them all praise the Lord, for his reputation is unequalled; his glory is above anything on earth or in heaven.
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Literally, “name.”
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He has given his people a source of strength, bringing praise to his faithful followers, the people of Israel who are dear to him. Praise the Lord!
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Literally, “he has raised up a horn for his people.”