^{15 Ref} He takes the produce of the mountains, where all the beasts of the field are at play.

¹⁶ He takes his rest under the trees of the river, and in the pool, under the shade of the water-plants.

^{17 Ref} He is covered by the branches of the trees; the grasses of the stream are round him.

^{18 Ref} Truly, if the river is overflowing, it gives him no cause for fear; he has no sense of danger, even if Jordan is rushing against his mouth.

^{19 Ref} Will anyone take him when he is on the watch, or put metal teeth through his nose?

^{20 Ref} Is it possible for Leviathan to be pulled out with a fish-hook, or for a hook to be put through the bone of his mouth?

^{21 Ref} Will you put a cord into his nose, or take him away with a cord round his tongue?

^{22 Ref} Will he make prayers to you, or say soft words to you?

^{23 Ref} Will he make an agreement with you, so that you may take him as a servant for ever?

^{24 Ref} Will you make sport with him, as with a bird? or put him in chains for your young women?