15 By his mighty power, he makes the clouds strong and the hailstones are broken in pieces. (WEB) 16 At his appearing, the mountains will be shaken. At his will, the south wind will blow. (WEB) 17 The voice of his thunder rebukes the earth. So does the northern storm and the whirlwind. Like birds flying down, he sprinkles the snow. It falls down like the lighting of locusts. (WEB)
Sirach 43:15–17
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