1 The pride of the heavenly heights is the
clear sky, the appearance of heaven, in
the spectacle of its glory.

2 The sun, when it appears, bringing
tidings as it rises, is amarvelous instrument,
the work of the Most High.

3 At noon, it dries up the land.
Who can stand against its burning heat?

4 A man tending a furnace is in burning
heat, but the sun three times more, burning
up the mountains, breathing out fiery vapors,
and sending out bright beams, it blinds the eyes.

5 Great is the Lord who made it. At his word,
he hastens on its course.

6 The moon marks the changing seasons,
declares times, and is a sign for the
world.

7 From the moon is the sign of feast days,
a light that wanes when it completes
its course.

8 The month is called after its name,
increasing wonderfully in its changing
an instrument of the army on high,
shining in the structure of heaven,

9 the beauty of heaven, the glory of the
stars, an ornament giving light in the
highest places of the Lord.

10 At the word of the Holy One, they will
stand in due order. They won’t faint
in their watches.

11 Look atthe rainbow, and praise him who
made it. It is exceedingly beautiful
in its brightness.

12 It encircles the sky with its glorious circle.
The hands of the Most High have stretched it out.

13 By his commandment, he makes the
snow fall and swiftly sends the
lightnings of his judgment.

14 Therefore the storehouses are opened,
and clouds fly out like birds.

15 By his mighty power, he makes the
clouds strong and the hailstones are
broken in pieces.

16 At his appearing, the mountains will be
shaken. At his will, the south wind will blow.

17 The voice of his thunder rebukes the
earth. So does the northern storm and the
whirlwind. Like birds flying down, he sprinkles the
snow. It falls down like the lighting oflocusts.