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David


Attributed to
King David
(1040-970 BC)

 
"The 148th Psalm"

 

 
Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens:
      praise him in the heights.
Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.
Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
Let them praise the name of the Lord:
      for he commanded, and they were created.
He hath also stablished them for ever and ever:
      he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:
Fire, and hail; snow, and vapours; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:
Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:
Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:
Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent;
      his glory is above the earth and heaven.
He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints;
      even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him.
Praise ye the Lord.

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