19 ¹⁸ For the elements changed places with one another,
as on a harp the notes vary the nature of the rhythm,
while each note remains the same.
This may be clearly inferred from the sight of what took place.
19 ¹⁹ For land animals were transformed into water creatures,
and creatures that swim moved over to the land.
19 ²⁰ Fire even in water retained its normal power,
and water forgot its fire-quenching nature.
19 ²¹ Flames, on the contrary,
failed to consume the flesh of perishable creatures that walked among them,
nor did they melt the crystalline,
easily melted kind of heavenly food.
19 ²² For in everything, O Lord, you have exalted and glorified your people;
and you have not neglected to help them at all times and in all places.