Psalm 147:8

New International Reader's Version

He covers the sky with clouds. He supplies the earth with rain. He makes grass grow on the hills.

Cross References

Genesis 9:14

Sometimes when I bring clouds over the earth, a rainbow will appear in them.

Job 5:10

He sends rain on the earth. He sends water on the countryside.

Psalm 135:1

Praise the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord. You who serve the Lord, praise him.

Proverbs 27:25

The hay is removed, and new growth appears. The grass from the hills is gathered in.

Isaiah 5:6

I will turn my vineyard into a dry and empty desert. It will not be pruned or taken care of. Thorns and bushes will grow there. I will command the clouds not to rain on it.”

Jeremiah 14:22

Do any of the worthless gods of the nations bring rain? Do the skies send down showers all by themselves? No. Lord our God, you send the rain. So we put our hope in you. You are the one who does all these things.

Joel 2:23

People of Zion, be glad. Be joyful because of what the Lord your God has done. He has given you the right amount of rain in the fall. That’s because he is faithful. He has sent you plenty of showers. He has sent fall and spring rains alike, just as he did before.

Matthew 5:45

Then you will be children of your Father who is in heaven. He causes his sun to shine on evil people and good people. He sends rain on those who do right and those who don’t.

Acts 14:17

But he has given proof of what he is like. He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven. He gives you crops in their seasons. He provides you with plenty of food. He fills your hearts with joy.”