Psalms148

Psalm 148 is a universal summons to all creation to praise the LORD. It begins by calling upon celestial beings and heavenly bodies, such as angels, the sun, moon, and stars, to laud God from the heights. The psalm then extends this command to all earthly elements and creatures, including mountains, animals, and all humanity. The overarching reason for this comprehensive praise is that God commanded, and all things were created and established by His decree, demonstrating His excellent name and glory.

Call to the Heavenly Hosts

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Praise ye Jah! Praise ye Jehovah from the heavens, Praise ye Him in high places.
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Praise ye Him, all His messengers, Praise ye Him, all His hosts.
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Praise ye Him, sun and moon, Praise ye Him, all stars of light.
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Praise ye Him, heavens of heavens, And ye waters that are above the heavens.
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They do praise the name of Jehovah, For He commanded, and they were created.
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And He establisheth them for ever to the age, A statute He gave, and they pass not over.

Call to the Earth and Nature

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Praise ye Jehovah from the earth, Dragons and all deeps,
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Fire and hail, snow and vapour, Whirlwind doing His word;
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The mountains and all heights, Fruit tree, and all cedars,
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The wild beast, and all cattle, Creeping thing, and winged bird,

Call to All Humanity

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Kings of earth, and all peoples, Chiefs, and all judges of earth,
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Young men, and also maidens, Aged men, with youths,
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They praise the name of Jehovah, For His name alone hath been set on high, His honour is above earth and heavens.

God Exalts His People

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And He exalteth the horn of His people, The praise of all His saints, Of the sons of Israel, a people near Him. Praise ye Jah!
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