18. For the countryside was transformed by water, and things which were swimming, crossed over the land.
19. Fire prevailed in the midst of water, beyond its own power, and the water forgot its quenching nature.
20. On the other hand, the flames did not trouble the bodies of the mortal animals walking around, nor did they melt that good food, which is as easily melted as ice. For in all things, O Lord, you magnified your people, and honored them, and did not despise them, but at every time and in every place, you assisted them.