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13He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
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Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures.
Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles that can cause rain? or can the heavens give showers? art not thou he, O LORD our God? therefore we will wait upon thee: for thou hast made all these things.
But the land, whither ye go to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys, and drinketh water of the rain of heaven:
Who can number the clouds in wisdom? or who can stay the bottles of heaven,
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 10-18)Having given glory to God as the powerful protector of this earth, in saving it from being deluged, here he comes to acknowledge him as its bountiful benefactor, who provides conveniences for all the creatures. I. He provides fresh water for their drink: He sends the springs into the valleys , Ps. 104:10. There is water enough indeed in the sea, that is, enough to drown us, but not one drop to ref…
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