On seeing the large-scale wonders of nature, such as mountains, hills, deserts, seas, long rivers, lightning, and the sky in its purity:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech haolam, oseh maasei v'reishit.
We praise You, Eternal God, Sovereign of the universe, who makes the works of creation.
On seeing the small-scale wonders of nature, such as beautiful trees, animals, and people:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech haolam, shekacha lo beolamo.
We praise You, Eternal God, Sovereign of the universe, that such as these are in Your world.
On seeing a rainbow:
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech haolam, zocher hab'rit v'neeman biv'rito v'kayam ma-amaro.
We praise You, Eternal God, Sovereign of the universe, who remembers, is faithful to, and fulfills Your covenant with and promise to creation.
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