Job 37

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v1

“Yes, at this my heart trembles, and is moved out of its place.

v2

Hear, oh, hear the noise of his voice, the sound that goes out of his mouth.

v3

He sends it out under the whole sky, and his lightning to the ends of the earth.

v4

After it a voice roars. He thunders with the voice of his majesty. He doesn’t hold back anything when his voice is heard.

v5

God thunders marvelously with his voice. He does great things, which we can’t comprehend.

v6

For he says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ likewise to the shower of rain, and to the showers of his mighty rain.

v7

He seals up the hand of every man, that all men whom he has made may know it.

v8

Then the animals take cover, and remain in their dens.

v9

Out of its room comes the storm, and cold out of the north.

v10

By the breath of God, ice is given, and the width of the waters is frozen.

v11

Yes, he loads the thick cloud with moisture. He spreads abroad the cloud of his lightning.

v12

It is turned around by his guidance, that they may do whatever he commands them on the surface of the habitable world,

v13

Whether it is for correction, or for his land, or for loving kindness, that he causes it to come.

v14

“Listen to this, Job. Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

v15

Do you know how God controls them, and causes the lightning of his cloud to shine?

v16

Do you know the workings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?

v17

You whose clothing is warm, when the earth is still by reason of the south wind?

v18

Can you, with him, spread out the sky, which is strong as a cast metal mirror?

v19

Teach us what we will tell him, for we can’t make our case by reason of darkness.

v20

Will it be told him that I would speak? Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up?

v21

Now men don’t see the light which is bright in the skies, but the wind passes, and clears them.

v22

Out of the north comes golden splendor. With God is awesome majesty.

v23

We can’t reach the Almighty. He is exalted in power. In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.

v24

Therefore men revere him. He doesn’t regard any who are wise of heart.”


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