Halelu 150

1 E HALELU aku oukou ia Iehova: E halelu aku i ke Akua, ma kona wahi hoano; E halelu aku ia ia, ma ke aouli o kona hanohano.

Praise Yahweh! Praise God in his sacred temple! And praise him in his fortress in heaven!

2 E halelu aku ia ia, no kana mau hana mana; E halelu aku ia ia, e like me ka manomano o kona nui;

Praise him for the mighty deeds that he has performed; praise him for his being extremely great!

3 E halelu aku ia ia, me ke kani ana o ka pu; E halelu aku ia ia, me ka Violaumi a me ka Lira;

Praise him by [blowing] trumpets loudly; praise him by [playing] harps and (small lyres/other instruments that have many strings)!

4 E halelu aku ia ia, me ka pahukani, a me ka haa ana; E halelu aku ia ia, me ka pahu kaula, a me ka ohe.

Praise him by [beating] drums and by dancing. Praise him by [playing] stringed instruments and by [playing] flutes!

5 E halelu aku ia ia, me na kimebala kani nui; E halelu aku ia ia, me na kimebala kani kiekie.

Praise him by [clashing] cymbals together; praise him by clashing [together very] loud cymbals!

6 E halelu aku ia Iehova, na mea hanu a pau; E halelu aku oukou ia Iehova.

I want all living creatures to praise Yahweh! Praise Yahweh!