147:16 He sends the snow that is white like wool;
he spreads the frost that is white like ashes. 1
147:17 He throws his hailstones 2 like crumbs.
Who can withstand the cold wind he sends? 3
147:18 He then orders it all to melt; 4
he breathes on it, 5 and the water flows.
147:19 He proclaims his word to Jacob,
his statutes and regulations to Israel.
147:20 He has not done so with any other nation;
they are not aware of his regulations.
Praise the Lord!
1 tn Heb “the one who gives snow like wool, frost like ashes he scatters.”
2 tn Heb “his ice.”
3 tn Heb “Before his cold, who can stand?”
3 tn Heb “he sends his word and melts them.”
4 tn Heb “he blows his breath.”