⁵ God’s voice thunders^(A) in marvelous ways;^(B)
    he does great things beyond our understanding.^(C)
6 He says to the snow,^(D) ‘Fall on the earth,’
    and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’^(E)
7 So that everyone he has made may know his work,^(F)
    he stops all people from their labor.^[a](G)
8 The animals take cover;^(H)
    they remain in their dens.^(I)
9 The tempest comes out from its chamber,^(J)
    the cold from the driving winds.^(K)
10 The breath of God produces ice,
    and the broad waters become frozen.^(L)
11 He loads the clouds with moisture;^(M)
    he scatters his lightning^(N) through them.^(O)
12 At his direction they swirl around
    over the face of the whole earth
    to do whatever he commands them.^(P)
13 He brings the clouds to punish people,^(Q)
    or to water his earth and show his love.^(R)