7. Sing out your thanks to the lord;sing praises to our God with a harp.
8. He covers the heavens with clouds,provides rain for the earth,and makes the grass grow in mountain pastures.
9. He gives food to the wild animalsand feeds the young ravens when they cry.
10. He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horseor in human might.
11. No, the lord’s delight is in those who fear him,those who put their hope in his unfailing love.
12. Glorify the lord, O Jerusalem!Praise your God, O Zion!
13. For he has strengthened the bars of your gatesand blessed your children within your walls.
14. He sends peace across your nationand satisfies your hunger with the finest wheat.
15. He sends his orders to the world—how swiftly his word flies!
16. He sends the snow like white wool;he scatters frost upon the ground like ashes.