Ben Sira 43:12

12 It compasseth the heaven about with a glorious circle, and the hands of the Most High have bent it.

Ben Sira 43:12 In-Context

10 At the commandment of the Holy One they will stand in their order, and never faint in their watches.

11 Look upon the rainbow, and praise Him that made it; very beautiful it is in the brightness thereof.

12 It compasseth the heaven about with a glorious circle, and the hands of the Most High have bent it.

13 By His commandment He maketh the snow to fall apace, and sendeth swiftly the lightnings of His judgment.

14 Through this the treasuries are opened, and clouds fly forth as fowls.