^{6 Ref} For he says to the snow, Make the earth wet; and to the rain-storm, Come down.

^{7 Ref} He puts an end to the work of every man, so that all may see his work.

^{8 Ref} Then the beasts go into their holes, and take their rest.

^{9 Ref} Out of its place comes the storm-wind, and the cold out of its store-houses.

^{10 Ref} By the breath of God ice is made, and the wide waters are shut in.

^{11 Ref} The thick cloud is weighted with thunder-flame, and the cloud sends out its light;

^{12 Ref} And it goes this way and that, round about, turning itself by his guiding, to do whatever he gives orders to be done, on the face of his world of men,

^{13 Ref} For a rod, or for a curse, or for mercy, causing it to come on the mark.