Psalms 148: Let Everything Praise the Lord

Psalm 148 calls all creation to praise Yahweh. From the heavens, the angels, sun, moon, and stars should praise him. From the earth, sea creatures, weather, mountains, trees, animals, and birds should praise him. Kings, peoples, young and old, should praise his name, for his name alone is exalted.

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World English Bible · 14 verses

¹ Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his army!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ Praise him, you heavens of heavens, you waters that are above the heavens.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ Let them praise Yahweh’s name, for he commanded, and they were created.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ He has also established them forever and ever. He has made a decree which will not pass away.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ Praise Yahweh from the earth, you great sea creatures, and all depths,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy wind, fulfilling his word,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ wild animals and all livestock, small creatures and flying birds,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all judges of the earth,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² both young men and maidens, old men and children.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ Let them praise Yahweh’s name, for his name alone is exalted. His glory is above the earth and the heavens.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ He has lifted up the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints, even of the children of Israel, a people near to him. Praise Yah!This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Psalms 148 · Preschool

Everything Praise God!

Name Date

Color the sun, moon, stars, and animals. All of creation praises God!

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars!”

Psalms 148:3 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: The sun, the moon, and the stars all praise God. The animals praise God too. Let's praise God with them!

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Psalms 148 · Grade 4

A Choir of All Creation

Name Date

Read and Think

Psalm 148 has no title. It is like a great choir in two parts. The first part is in the heavens: Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars! Let them praise Yahweh's name, for he commanded, and they were created.

The second part is on the earth. Praise Yahweh from the earth, you great sea creatures, and all depths, lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy wind, mountains and hills, fruit trees and cedars, wild animals, livestock, and flying birds. Every created thing praises God by being what he made it to be.

Then people join in: kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and judges, young men and maidens, old men and children. All ages and ranks stand together. Let them praise Yahweh's name, for his name alone is exalted. His glory is above the earth and the heavens.

Show What You Know

What are the two parts of the choir?
Why should the heavens praise Yahweh?
How do created things praise God?
What do the lists of people show?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

angelsPraisesunstarsGod

The first part is in the heavens: Yahweh from the heavens!
Praise him, all his !
Praise him, and moon!
Praise him, all you shining !
Every created thing praises by being what he made it to be.

Think About It

Every created thing praises God by being what he made it to be. How can you praise God by being who he made you?
Old and young praise God together. How can you worship alongside people of different ages?

Memory Verse

“Let them praise Yahweh’s name, for he commanded, and they were created.”

Psalms 148:5 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for everything you made. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Mountains and hills praise God. What does creation's praise teach you about God's character?
How do storms obey God?

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Psalms 148 · Grade 5

The Universe at Worship

Name Date

Read and Think

Psalm 148 has no title. It is a sweeping call for the whole universe to praise its Maker, moving from the highest heavens downward to the earth and its people. Praise Yahweh from the heavens! The angels, armies of heaven, sun, moon, stars, and the waters above the heavens are summoned. The reason is creation: for he commanded, and they were created. He has made a decree which will not pass away.

Next comes the earth, from the depths upward: great sea creatures and all depths; lightning and hail, snow and clouds, stormy wind, fulfilling his word. Even storms obey him. Mountains, fruit trees and cedars, wild animals, livestock, small creatures and flying birds join in. Creation praises God not with words but by fulfilling the purpose he gave it.

Finally humanity is called: kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and judges, young men and maidens, old men and children. Rank, gender, and age make no difference in this choir. Let them praise Yahweh's name, for his name alone is exalted. The psalm ends with God's special care for his people, a people near to him. In the New Testament, Paul writes that every knee should bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:10-11).

Show What You Know

In what direction does the psalm move?
How do storms take part in praise?
What makes no difference in the human choir?
Which New Testament verses picture every tongue confessing Jesus as Lord?

Crossword

Across

Even of the ____ of Israel.
Small creatures and flying ____.

Down

The ____ of all his saints.
All you shining ____.
____ and all hills.

Think About It

Creation praises God by fulfilling his purpose. What purpose has God given you, and how can you fulfill it?
Rank and age make no difference in praise. How can that shape the way you treat others at church?

Memory Verse

“Let them praise Yahweh’s name, for he commanded, and they were created.”

Psalms 148:5 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for everything you made. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can your actions bring God honor?
How does Philippians 2:10-11 connect to Psalm 148?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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Everything Praise God!

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All Creation

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Praise Him!

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Everyone Praise God

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Praise from Heaven and Earth

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Let Everything Praise

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A Choir of All Creation

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Word Bank Fill-In

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Prayer

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The Universe at Worship

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Crossword

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