| New International Version (NIV) | 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 he commanded and they were created. | 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he commanded and they were created. |
| 6 He set them in place for ever and ever; he gave 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. |
| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |