17. That’s where the birds make their nests, and the storks live in the fir trees.
18. The high mountains are a home for wild goats. The large rocks are hiding places for rock badgers.
19. Lord, you made the moon to show us when the festivals begin. And the sun always knows when to set.
20. You made darkness to be the night— the time when wild animals come out and roam around.
21. Lions roar as they attack, as if they are asking God for the food he gives them.
22. When the sun rises, they leave and go back to their dens to rest.
23. Then people go out to do their work, and they work until evening.
24. Lord, you created so many things! With your wisdom you made them all. The earth is full of the living things you made.
25. Look at the ocean, so big and wide! It is filled with all kinds of sea life. There are creatures large and small—too many to count!
26. Ships sail over the ocean, and playing there is Leviathan, the great sea creature you made.
27. Lord, all living things depend on you. You give them food at the right time.