Psalms
Summary
Psalm 148 is a grand and universal call for all of creation: from the highest heavens to the deepest seas: to praise the name of the LORD. The psalmist invites angels, sun, moon, and stars to join in an orchestrated symphony of worship, acknowledging that God commanded and they were created. The call then extends to the earth: to sea creatures, mountains, fruitful trees, beasts, and all people, including kings and children alike. It declares that God’s name alone is excellent and His glory is above the earth and heavens. The psalm concludes by noting how God has raised up a horn for His people, the children of Israel, who are near to Him.
Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights above.
Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.
Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for at his command they were created,
and he established them for ever and ever, he issued a decree that will never pass away.
Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy winds that do his bidding,
you mountains and all hills, fruitful trees and all cedars,
wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds,
kings of the earth and all nations, you princes and all rulers on earth,
young men and women, old men and children.
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his splendour is above the earth and the heavens.
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.