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Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights!
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Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his army!
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Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars!
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Praise him, you heavens of heavens, you waters that are above the heavens.
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Let them praise Yahweh’s name, for he commanded, and they were created.
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He has also established them forever and ever. He has made a decree which will not pass away.
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Praise Yahweh from the earth, you great sea creatures, and all depths,
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lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy wind, fulfilling his word,
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mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,
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wild animals and all livestock, small creatures and flying birds,
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kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth,
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both young men and maidens, old men and children.
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Let them praise Yahweh’s name, for his name alone is exalted. His glory is above the earth and the heavens.
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He 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!
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