New International Reader's Version NIRV
New International Version NIV
1 Praise the Lord. Praise the LORD from the heavens. Praise him in the heavens above.
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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 angels in heaven.
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Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
3 Praise him, sun and moon. Praise him, all you shining stars.
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Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.
4 Praise him, you highest heavens. Praise him, you waters above the skies.
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Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.
5 Let all of them praise the name of the Lord, because he gave a command and they were created.
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Let them praise the name of the LORD, for at his command they were created,
6 He set them in place for ever and ever. He gave them laws they will always have to obey.
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and he established them for ever and ever— he issued a decree that will never pass away.
7 Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all of the deepest parts of the ocean.
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Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
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