Psalms 148
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1Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights! 2Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his army! 3Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars! 4Praise him, you heavens of heavens, You waters that are above the heavens. 5Let them praise Yahweh’s name, For he commanded, and they were created. 6He has also established them forever and ever. He has made a decree which will not pass away. 7Praise Yahweh from the earth, you great sea creatures, and all depths; 8lightning and hail, snow and clouds; stormy wind, fulfilling his word; 9mountains and all hills; fruit trees and all cedars; 10wild animals and all livestock; small creatures and flying birds; 11kings of the earth and all peoples; princes and all judges of the earth; 12both young men and maidens; old men and children: 13let them praise Yahweh’s name, for his name alone is exalted. His glory is above the earth and the heavens. 14He has lifted up the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near to him. Praise Yah!
World English Bible (public domain)
“Let them praise the name of the Lord! For he commanded and they were created.”
Psalms 148:5
Summary
Psalms 148 is a grand call for all of creation to praise the Lord. The psalmist begins with the heavens, urging angels, heavenly hosts, the sun, moon, and stars to extol the glory of God. It portrays creation's response to God's command, emphasizing His power in establishing the cosmic order. The focus then shifts to the earthly realm, calling upon all creation, from the sea creatures and weather phenomena to the mountains and trees, to join in worship. Animals and all humanity, including kings and common people, young and old, are to praise the Creator. The chapter underscores God's majesty and the way His name alone is exalted. It concludes with a reminder of Israel’s special relationship with God as His people, seeing their nearness to Him as a reason for their praise.
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