Psalms 147:8

“Who covereth the heaven with clouds, etc.] Which are exhalations of vapours out of the earth, and of waters out of the sea, by the sun, and formed into clouds; which are carried about in the air, and let down in showers of rain upon the earth, in proper places, for the good of the inhabitants; and sometimes, when necessary, the heavens are covered and become black with them, as in the times of Ahab, (<121835>2 Kings 18:35); and though they look dark, dull, and melancholy, yet are for great usefulness: hereby, as it follows, rain is prepared for the earth, to make it fruitful, to bring forth an increase for men and beasts; and is a wonderful display of the wisdom, power, and goodness of God,…”

“Who covereth the heaven with clouds - Clouds that are designed to convey refreshing rain to the earth. The reasons for praise here stated Psalms 147:8-9 are derived from the goodness of God as exhibited in his providential arrangements for the good of man. Who prepareth rain for the earth - By causing it to be taken from the sea, carried by the clouds, and conveyed through the air to the places where it is needed, and then gently sprinkled on the earth. Compare the notes at Psalms 104:13 : “He watereth the hills from his chambers.” See also Job 5:10, note; Job 28:26, note; Job 36:27-28, notes; Job 38:28, note; Job 38:37, note. Who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains - Which would be…”

“147:8 God holds sovereign power over the weather (77:17-18; 78:26; 104:4; 148:5-6).”

“covereth: Psa 135:1; Gen 9:14; Kg1 18:44, Kg1 18:45; Job 26:8, Job 26:9, Job 36:27-33, Job 38:24-27; Isa 5:6 prepareth: Psa 65:9-13, Psa 104:13, Psa 104:14; Job 5:10; Jer 14:22; Joe 2:23; Amo 5:7, Amo 5:8; Mat 5:45; Act 14:17; Jam 5:17, Jam 5:18 Psalms 147:9”