Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.
All created things are called to praise the name of the Lord because He commanded and they were created. His word brought them into being, His decree established them to endure, and they remain under His command. Those summoned include the heavens and the elements, the sun, moon, and stars, and the forces of nature, so that even inanimate creation joins the praise. They praise by displaying His majesty and glory, their beauty and power showing the work of the great Creator. That tribute from inanimate creation rebukes people blessed with intelligence if they remain silent instead of praising Him.
All created things are called to praise the name of the Lord because He commanded and they were created. His word brought them into being, His decree established them to endure, and they remain under His command. Those summoned include the heavens and the elements, the sun, moon, and stars, and the forces of nature, so that even inanimate creation joins the praise. They praise by displaying His majesty and glory, their beauty and power showing the work of the great Creator. That tribute from inanimate creation rebukes people blessed with intelligence if they remain silent instead of praising Him.