Psalms 147:12-20

Jerusalem, praise the Lord! Zion, worship your God! For he has strengthened the authority of your gates. He even blesses you with more children. He’s the one who brings peace to your borders, feeding you the most excellent of fare. He sends out his orders throughout the world; his words run as swift messengers, bringing them to pass. He blankets the earth with glistening snow, painting the landscape with frost. Sleet and hail fall from the sky, causing waters to freeze before winter’s icy blast. Then he speaks his word and it all melts away; as the warm spring winds blow, the streams begin to flow. In the same way, he speaks his word to Jacob, and to Israel he brings his life-giving instruction. He has dealt with Israel differently than with any other people, for they have received his laws. Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!