he valleys, which run among the hills.
They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild asses quench their
thirst. By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which
sing among the branches. He watereth the hills from his chambers; the
earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
4. He caused the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of
man, that he may bring forth food out of the earth; and wine that maketh
glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which
strengtheneth man's heart.
5. The trees of the Lord are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he
hath planted, where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir
trees are her house. The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats, and
the rocks for the conies.
6. He appointed the moon for seasons; the sun knoweth his going down. Thou
makest darkness, and it is night, wherein all the beasts of the forest do
creep forth. The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat
from God. The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them
down in their dens. Man goeth forth unto his work, and to his labor until
the evening.
7. O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all:
the earth is full of thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, wherein
are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. There go the
ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein. These
wait all upon thee, that thou mayest give them their meat in due season.
8. That thou givest them they gather; thou openest thine hand, they are
filled with good. Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled; thou takest
away their breath, they die, and return to their dust. Thou sendest forth
thy Spirit, they are created; and thou renewest the face of the earth.
9. The glory of the Lord shall endure forever: the Lord shall rejoice in
his works. He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the
hills, and they smoke.
10. O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his
wonderful works to the children of men! And let them sacrifice the
sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
11. O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds
among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his
wondrous' works. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice
that seek the Lord.
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