Sirach 43:10–18
10At the word of the Holy One, they will stand in due order. They won’t faint in their watches.↗
11Look at the rainbow, and praise him who made it. It is exceedingly beautiful in its brightness.↗
12It encircles the sky with its glorious circle. The hands of the Most High have stretched it out.↗
13By his commandment, he makes the snow fall and swiftly sends the lightnings of his judgment.↗
14Therefore the storehouses are opened, and clouds fly out like birds.↗
15By his mighty power, he makes the clouds strong and the hailstones are broken in pieces.↗
16At his appearing, the mountains will be shaken. At his will, the south wind will blow.↗
17The voice of his thunder rebukes the earth. So does the northern storm and the whirlwind. Like birds flying down, he sprinkles the snow. It falls down like the lighting of locusts.↗
18The eye is dazzled at the beauty of its whiteness. The heart is amazed as it falls.↗
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