¹⁸ At the outgoing of his word, the ice is turned to water; when he sends out his wind, there is a flowing of waters.

⁹ For he gave the word, and it was done; by his order it was fixed for ever.

¹⁵ He sends out his orders to the earth; his word goes out quickly.

¹⁶ Which are dark because of the ice, and the snow falling into them;

¹⁷ Under the burning sun they are cut off, and come to nothing because of the heat.

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

¹⁷ You, whose clothing is warm, when the earth is quiet because of the south wind,

²⁰ He sent his word and made them well, and kept them safe from the underworld.