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13You water the mountains from your dwelling on high; *
the earth is fully satisfied by the fruit of your works.

14You make grass grow for flocks and herds *
and plants to serve mankind;

15That they may bring forth food from the earth, *
and wine to gladden our hearts,

16Oil to make a cheerful countenance, *
and bread to strengthen the heart.

17The trees of the Lord are full of sap, *
the cedars of Lebanon which he planted,

18In which the birds build their nests, *
and in whose tops the stork makes his dwelling.

19The high hills are a refuge for the mountain goats, *
and the stony cliffs for the rock badgers.

20You appointed the moon to mark the seasons, *
and the sun knows the time of its setting.

21You make darkness that it may be night, *
in which all the beasts of the forest prowl.

22The lions roar after their prey *
and seek their food from God.

23The sun rises, and they slip away *
and lay themselves down in their dens.

24Man goes forth to his work *
and to his labor until the evening.

25O Lord, how manifold are your works! *
in wisdom you have made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.

736Psalm 104