Study Desk

Praise the Lord from the earth, all sea monsters and ocean depths,^(g)

lightning^[a] and hail, snow and cloud, powerful wind that executes His command,^(h)

mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,⁽ⁱ⁾

wild animals and all cattle, creatures that crawl and flying birds,^(j)

kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth,^(k)

young men as well as young women, old and young together.^(l)

Let them praise the name of Yahweh, for His name alone is exalted. His majesty covers heaven and earth.^(m)

He has raised up a horn for His people, resulting in praise to all His godly ones, to the Israelites, the people close to Him.⁽ⁿ⁾ Hallelujah!

Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord a new song,^(a) His praise in the assembly of the godly.^(b)

Let Israel celebrate its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.^(c)

Let them praise His name with dancing and make music to Him with tambourine and lyre.^(d)

For Yahweh takes pleasure in His people;^(e) He adorns the humble with salvation.^(f)

Let the godly celebrate in triumphal glory; let them shout for joy on their beds.^(g)

Let the exaltation of God be in their mouths^[a] and a double-edged sword in their hands,^(h)

inflicting vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples,⁽ⁱ⁾

binding their kings with chains and their dignitaries with iron shackles,^(j)

carrying out the judgment decreed against them. This honor is for all His godly people.^(k) Hallelujah!

Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens.^(a)

Praise Him for His powerful acts;^(b) praise Him for His abundant greatness.^(c)

Praise Him with trumpet blast;^(d) praise Him with harp and lyre.^(e)

Praise Him with tambourine and dance;^(f) praise Him with flute and strings.^(g)

Praise Him with resounding cymbals; praise Him with clashing cymbals.^(h)

Let everything that breathes praise the Lord .⁽ⁱ⁾ Hallelujah!