Ben Sira 43:20

20 He sends the cold north wind blowing and the water hardens into ice; every lake and pond freezes over, putting on a coat of icy armor.

Ben Sira 43:20 In-Context

18 We marvel at its beautiful whiteness, and in fascination we watch it fall.

19 He sprinkles frost over the ground like salt, and it freezes into thorny flowers of ice.

20 He sends the cold north wind blowing and the water hardens into ice; every lake and pond freezes over, putting on a coat of icy armor.

21 He scorches the wilderness hills with drought, and the grass turns brown from its heat;

22 but a cloudy mist restores it all to life as the weather cools and dew appears.