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The new moon shares the character of its name, increasing wonderfully as it changes, a signal on high for armies, shining in the vault of the sky.
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The stars' glory is the sky's beauty, shining ornaments in the heights of the Lord.
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They stand at the words of the holy one, just as he orders, and they will never grow tired as they keep watch.
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Look at the rainbow, exceedingly beautiful in its brightness, and bless the one who made it.
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It encircled the sky with a glorious ring; the Lord's hands stretched it out.
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He drives the snow forward by his command, and he speeds the lightning bolts of his judgment on their way.
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To this end, the storehouses are opened, and clouds fly out like birds.
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In his might he subdues clouds, and stones are broken apart for hail.
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and mountains will be shaken when he appears. The south wind blows by his will,
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The sound of his thunder scolds the earth, as do storms from the north and whirlwinds. He sprinkles the snow like birds flying down, and its descent is like locusts alighting.
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The eye marvels at its beautiful whiteness, and the heart is amazed at its showering down.