KJV ORIGINAL
Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He covers the sky with clouds, prepares rain for the earth, and makes grass grow on the mountains.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse celebrates God as the one who controls weather and makes plants grow everywhere, even in difficult places like mountains.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon, as they rebuilt Jerusalem and reflected on God's faithfulness. In an agricultural society completely dependent on rainfall, the psalmist emphasizes God's direct involvement in providing the water and growth that sustain all life.
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