How magnificent are the works of the Lord! All His commands are appropriately timed and satisfy every need.

No one should say: “What is this? Why is that?” All must be studied in its time.

At His word the waters ceased to flow and piled up, His voice caused the reservoir of water to open; at His order His every wish is fulfilled, and no one hinders His work of salvation.

The deeds of all are before Him, nothing is hidden from His eyes; He sees all from eternity to eternity and nothing surprises Him.

No one must say: “What is that? Why is it so?” for everything is created for a purpose.

His blessing covers all things and like a river drenches the land as in a flood. Similarly He may pour out His wrath on the nations, just as He turned fresh water into salt.

If His ways are smooth for the holy people they are full of obstacles for the wicked. From the beginning, good things have been created for the good and likewise evil things for the wicked.

Most necessary for man’s life are water, fire iron and salt wheaten flour, milk, honey, the juice of the grape, oil and clothing. All these are good for those who are good, but for sinners they become evil.

Certain winds are created as a means of punishment and in their fury they are a scourge, unleashing their violence in the time of destruction and satisfy the wrath of their Creator.

Fire, hail, famine and death have all been created for punishment.

All the works of the Lord are good and He will satisfy every need in due time.

You must not say: This is less good than that, for in its time everything will serve a purpose.

So now, with all your heart and in full voice, sing and bless the Name of the Lord.