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18 But He dispatches His word, and the thaw begins;
    at His command, the spring winds blow, gently stirring the waters back to life.
19 He brings Jacob in on His plan, declaring His word—
    His statutes and His teachings to Israel.
20 He has not treated any other nation in such a way;
    they live unaware of His commands.
Praise the Eternal!

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18 He sends his word(A) and melts them;
    he stirs up his breezes,(B) and the waters flow.

19 He has revealed his word(C) to Jacob,(D)
    his laws and decrees(E) to Israel.
20 He has done this for no other nation;(F)
    they do not know(G) his laws.[a]

Praise the Lord.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 147:20 Masoretic Text; Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint nation; / he has not made his laws known to them