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Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens,
praise him to the highest above.
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Praise him, all his angels, praise him all his heavrnly hosts.
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Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars.
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Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies.
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Let them praise the name of the LORD,
for he commanded and they were created.
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He set them in place for ever and ever;
he gave a decree that willnever pass away.
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Praise the LORD from the earth,
you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
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lightning and hail, snow and clouds,
stormy winds that do his bidding,
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you mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,
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wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds,
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kings of theearth and all nations,
you princes and all rulers on earth,
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young mn and maidens, old men and children.
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Let them praise the name of the LORD, for hid name alone is exalted;
his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
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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.
