The statement 'The high mountains are for the wild goats; the crags are a refuge for the coneys' continues the survey of habitation, now moving to alpine creatures. The 'wild goats' (ya'elim) are mountain creatures, suitably positioned on high elevations. The 'coneys' (shaphanim, likely rock hyraxes) are small creatures that inhabit rocky terrain. The specification that the mountains are 'for' the wild goats and the crags 'a refuge' for coneys suggests that topography is divinely ordered to provide suitable habitat for each creature. The term 'refuge' (makhse, shelter, asylum) emphasizes safety and sanctuary; the rocky terrain protects vulnerable creatures. The verse suggests that the created order provides not merely existence but thriving for each creature, suitable conditions for their flourishing. The detailed attention to the habitat of different creatures suggests that divine providence is not generic but specific, adapting each region and creature to its particular needs. This verse presents creation as a well-ordered system wherein each part contributes to the flourishing of all.

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