Sirach 43:20

20 A cold north wind will blow, and ice will freeze on the water; it will settle on every pool of water, and the water will put it on like armor.

Sirach 43:20 In-Context

18 The eye marvels at its beautiful whiteness, and the heart is amazed at its showering down.

19 He pours frost, like salt, upon the earth, and when it freezes it has pointy thorns.

20 A cold north wind will blow, and ice will freeze on the water; it will settle on every pool of water, and the water will put it on like armor.

21 He will consume mountains, burn up the wilderness, and extinguish grass like a fire.

22 A mist hastens the healing of all things; the dew that appears will give relief from the heat.