19
He pours frost over the earth like salt, and icicles form like pointed thorns.
20
The cold north wind blows, and ice freezes on the water; it settles on every pool of water, and the water puts it on like a breastplate.
21
He consumes the mountains and burns up the wilderness, and withers the tender grass like fire.
22
A mist quickly heals all things; the falling dew gives refreshment from the heat.
23
By his plan he stilled the deep and planted islands in it.
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