How clearly the sky reveals God's glory! How plainly it shows what he has done!

The heavens sing of the wonderful things you do; the holy ones sing of your faithfulness, LORD.

Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from heaven, you that live in the heights above.

Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, shining stars.

Suddenly a great army of heaven's angels appeared with the angel, singing praises to God:

"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom he is pleased!"

In the same way, I tell you, the angels of God rejoice over one sinner who repents."

The LORD is king! Earth, be glad! Rejoice, you islands of the seas!

Sing for joy to the LORD, all the earth; praise him with songs and shouts of joy!

but the angel said to them, "Don't be afraid! I am here with good news for you, which will bring great joy to all the people.

The LORD is king. He is clothed with majesty and strength. The earth is set firmly in place and cannot be moved.

Your throne, O LORD, has been firm from the beginning, and you existed before time began.

Say to all the nations, "The LORD is king! The earth is set firmly in place and cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with justice."

The LORD is king, and the people tremble. He sits on his throne above the winged creatures, and the earth shakes.

I will proclaim your greatness, my God and king; I will thank you forever and ever.

All the rigging on those ships is useless; the sails cannot be spread! We will seize all the wealth of enemy armies, and there will be so much that even the lame can get a share. The LORD himself will be our king; he will rule over us and protect us.

Do not bring us to hard testing, but keep us safe from the Evil One.'

Then I heard what sounded like a crowd, like the sound of a roaring waterfall, like loud peals of thunder. I heard them say, "Praise God! For the Lord, our Almighty God, is King!