22. treasures—storehouses, from which God draws forth snow and hail. Snow is vapor congealed in the air before it is collected in drops large enough to form hail. Its shape is that of a crystal in endless variety of beautiful figures. Hail is formed by rain falling through dry cold air.

     4-7. God's choice of Israel is the first reason assigned for rendering praise; the next, His manifested greatness in creation and providence.