8. The new moon shares the characterof its name,increasing wonderfully as it changes,a signal on high for armies,shining in the vault of the sky.
9. The stars’ glory is the sky’s beauty,shining ornamentsin the heights of the Lord.
10. They stand at the words of the holy one,just as he orders,and they will never grow tiredas they keep watch.
11. Look at the rainbow,exceedingly beautiful in its brightness,and bless the one who made it.
12. It encircled the sky with a glorious ring;the Lord’s hands stretched it out.
13. He drives the snow forwardby his command,and he speeds the lightning boltsof his judgment on their way.
14. To this end, the storehouses are opened,and clouds fly out like birds.
15. In his might he subdues clouds,and stones are broken apart for hail.
17. The sound of his thunderscolds the earth,
16. and mountains will be shakenwhen he appears.The south wind blows by his will,
17. as do storms from the northand whirlwinds.He sprinkles the snowlike birds flying down,and its descent is like locusts alighting.
18. The eye marvels at its beautiful whiteness,and the heart is amazedat its showering down.
19. He pours frost, like salt, upon the earth,and when it freezes it has pointy thorns.
20. A cold north wind will blow,and ice will freeze on the water;it will settle on every pool of water,and the water will put it on like armor.
21. He will consume mountains,burn up the wilderness,and extinguish grass like a fire.