| Today's New International Version (TNIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. | 1 Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens, praise him in the heights above. |
| 2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. | 2 Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his heavenly hosts. |
| 3 Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. | 3 Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars. |
| 4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. | 4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. |
| 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for at his command they were created, | 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he commanded and they were created. |
| 6 and he established them for ever and ever-- he issued a decree that will never pass away. | 6 He set them in place for ever and ever; he gave a decree that will never pass away. |
| 7 Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, | 7 Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths, |
| 8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, | 8 lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding, |
| 9 you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, | 9 you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars, |
| 10 wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, | 10 wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds, |
| 11 kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, | 11 kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth, |
| 12 young men and women, old men and children. | 12 young men and maidens, old men and children. |
| 13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens. | 13 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens. |
| 14 And he has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his faithful servants, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the LORD. | 14 He has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his saints, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the LORD. |
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