9He is the one who gives food to animals and to young ravens when they call out. 10He finds no joy in strong horses, nor is he pleased by brave soldiers. 11The LORD is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy. 12Praise the LORD, Jerusalem! Praise your God, Zion! 13He makes the bars across your gates strong. He blesses the children within you. 14He is the one who brings peace to your borders and satisfies your [hunger] with the finest wheat. 15He is the one who sends his promise throughout the earth. His word travels with great speed. 16He is the one who sends snow like wool and scatters frost like ashes. 17He is the one who throws his hailstones like breadcrumbs. Who can withstand his chilling blast? 18He sends out his word and melts his hailstones. He makes wind blow [and] water flow. 19He speaks his word to Jacob, his laws and judicial decisions to Israel. 20He has done nothing like this for any other nation. The other nations do not know the decisions he has handed down. Hallelujah!
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