Primordial Order in the World: Psalm Excerpts

Psalm 19

The heavens declare the glory of G-d; the expanse of the sky tells of His handiwork.

Day following day brings expressions of praise, and night following night bespeaks wisdom.

There is no speech and there are no words; their sound is unheard.

Their line goes forth throughout the earth, and their words reach the furthest ends of the land.

Psalm 148

Praise G-d from the heavens; praise Him in the heights.

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Praise Him sun and moon; praise Him all bright stars.

Praise Him, the most exalted of the heavens, and the waters that are above the heavens.

Let them praise the name of G-d, for He commanded and they were created.

He established them forever and ever; He issued a decree that will not change.

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Fire and hail, snow and vapor, stormy wind fulfilling His word.