The king's anger is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like welcome rain.

everyone welcomed them just as farmers welcome rain in spring.

I smiled on them when they had lost confidence; my cheerful face encouraged them.

There are many who pray: "Give us more blessings, O LORD. Look on us with kindness!"

Your blessings are with him forever, and your presence fills him with joy.

You have shown me the paths that lead to life, and your presence will fill me with joy.'

everyone welcomed them just as farmers welcome rain in spring.

His anger lasts only a moment, his goodness for a lifetime. Tears may flow in the night, but joy comes in the morning.

May the king be like rain on the fields, like showers falling on the land.

Let us try to know the LORD. He will come to us as surely as the day dawns, as surely as the spring rains fall upon the earth."

Ask the LORD for rain in the spring of the year. It is the LORD who sends rain clouds and showers, making the fields green for everyone.