17 And a word came into his heart and he said: All the signs of the stars, and the signs of the moon and of the sun are all in the hand of the Lord. Why do I search (them) out? (JUB) 18 If He desires, He causes it to rain, morning and evening; And if He desires, He withholds it, And all things are in his hand.' (JUB) 19 And he prayed that night and said, 'My God, God Most High, Thou alone art my God, And Thee and Thy dominion have I chosen. And Thou hast created all things, And all things that are the work of thy hands. (JUB)
Book of Jubilees 12:17–19
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