Psalm 148(148) Laudate Dominum

(Alleluia.)

1 Give praise to the Lord in heaven; praise him, all that dwells on high.

2 Praise him, all you angels of his, praise him, all his armies.

3 Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, every star that shines.

4 Praise him, you highest heavens, you waters beyond the heavens.

5 Let all these praise the Lord; it was his command that created them.

6 He has set them there unageing for ever, given them a law which cannot be altered.

7 Give praise to the Lord on earth, monsters of the sea and all its depths;

8 fire and hail, snow and mist, and the storm-wind that executes his decree;

9 all you mountains and hills, all you fruit trees and cedars;

10 all you wild beasts and cattle, creeping things and birds that fly in air;

11 all you kings and peoples of the world, all you that are princes and judges on earth;

12 young men and maids, old men and boys together; let them all give praise to the Lord’s name.

13 His name is exalted as no other,

14 his praise reaches beyond heaven and earth; and now he has given fresh strength to his people. Shall not his faithful servants praise him, the sons of Israel, the people that draw near to him? Alleluia. (KNOX)