5
I too give witness to the greatness of God, our Lord, high above all other gods.
6
He does just as he pleases - however, wherever, whenever.
7
He makes the weather - clouds and thunder, lightning and rain, wind pouring out of the north.
8
He struck down the Egyptian firstborn, both human and animal firstborn.
9
He made Egypt sit up and take notice, confronted Pharaoh and his servants with miracles.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.