⁸ He covers the heavens with clouds,
    prepares rain for the earth,
    makes grass grow on the hills.^(A)
9 He gives to the animals their food
    and to the young ravens when they cry.^(B)

²⁵ who gives food to all flesh,
    for his steadfast love endures forever.^(A)

⁵ As for the earth, out of it comes bread,
    but underneath it is turned up as by fire.^(A)

¹⁸ thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you;
    and you shall eat the plants of the field.^(A)

¹⁵ The eyes of all look to you,
    and you give them their food in due season.^(A)
16 You open your hand,
    satisfying the desire of every living thing.

²² Do not fear, you animals of the field,
    for the pastures of the wilderness are green;
the tree bears its fruit;
    the fig tree and vine give their full yield.^(A)