6. The moon stands at its proper time,a notification of timesand an everlasting sign.
7. The sign for a feast comes from the moon,a luminous body that waneswhen it completes its course.
8. The new moon shares the characterof its name,increasing wonderfully as it changes,a signal on high for armies,shining in the vault of the sky.
9. The stars’ glory is the sky’s beauty,shining ornamentsin the heights of the Lord.
10. They stand at the words of the holy one,just as he orders,and they will never grow tiredas they keep watch.
11. Look at the rainbow,exceedingly beautiful in its brightness,and bless the one who made it.
12. It encircled the sky with a glorious ring;the Lord’s hands stretched it out.