8 who covers the sky with clouds,

prepares rain for the earth,

and causes grass to grow on the hills.y

9 He provides the animals with their food,

and the young ravens what they cry for.z

10 He is not impressed by the strength of a horse;

he does not value the power of a warrior.E,aa

11 The Lord values those who fear him,

those who put their hope in his faithful love.ab

12 Exalt the Lord, Jerusalem;

praise your God, Zion!ac

13 For he strengthens the bars of your city gates

and blesses your children within you.ad

14 He endows your territory with prosperity;F,ae

he satisfies you with the finest wheat.af

15 He sends his command throughout the earth;

his word runs swiftly.ag

16 He spreads snow like wool;

he scatters frost like ashes;ah

17 he throws his hailstones like crumbs.

Who can withstand his cold?ai

18 He sends his word and melts them;

he unleashes his winds,G and the water flows.aj