²⁷ “He draws up the drops of water,^(A)
    which distill as rain to the streams^[a];^(B)
28 the clouds pour down their moisture
    and abundant showers^(C) fall on mankind.^(D)

⁸ He covers the sky with clouds;^(A)
    he supplies the earth with rain^(B)
    and makes grass grow^(C) on the hills.

²² Do any of the worthless idols^(A) of the nations bring rain?^(B)
    Do the skies themselves send down showers?
No, it is you, Lord our God.
    Therefore our hope is in you,
    for you are the one who does all this.^(C)