Job 37

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

1 Ref Also, at this my heart trembleth, And it moveth from its place.

2 Ref Hearken diligently to the trembling of His voice, Yea, the sound from His mouth goeth forth.

3 Ref Under the whole heavens He directeth it, And its light `is' over the skirts of the earth.

4 Ref After it roar doth a voice -- He thundereth with the voice of His excellency, And He doth not hold them back, When His voice is heard.

5 Ref God thundereth with His voice wonderfully, Doing great things and we know not.

6 Ref For to snow He saith, `Be `on' the earth.' And the small rain and great rain of His power.

7 Ref Into the hand of every man he sealeth, For the knowledge by all men of His work.

8 Ref And enter doth the beast into covert, And in its habitations it doth continue.

9 Ref From the inner chamber cometh a hurricane, And from scatterings winds -- cold,

10 Ref From the breath of God is frost given, And the breadth of waters is straitened,

11 Ref Yea, by filling He doth press out a cloud, Scatter a cloud doth His light.

12 Ref And it is turning itself round by His counsels, For their doing all He commandeth them, On the face of the habitable earth.

13 Ref Whether for a rod, or for His land, Or for kindness -- He doth cause it to come.

14 Ref Hear this, O Job, Stand and consider the wonders of God.

15 Ref Dost thou know when God doth place them, And caused to shine the light of His cloud?

16 Ref Dost thou know the balancings of a cloud? The wonders of the Perfect in knowledge?

17 Ref How thy garments `are' warm, In the quieting of the earth from the south?

18 Ref Thou hast made an expanse with Him For the clouds -- strong as a hard mirror!

19 Ref Let us know what we say to Him, We set not in array because of darkness.

20 Ref Is it declared to Him that I speak? If a man hath spoken, surely he is swallowed up.

21 Ref And now, they have not seen the light, Bright it `is' in the clouds, And the wind hath passed by and cleanseth them.

22 Ref From the golden north it cometh, Beside God `is' fearful honour.

23 Ref The Mighty! we have not found Him out, High in power and judgment, He doth not answer! And abundant in righteousness,

24 Ref Therefore do men fear Him, He seeth not any of the wise of heart.

World English Bible (WEB)

1 Ref "Yes, at this my heart trembles, And is moved out of its place.

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

3 Ref He sends it forth under the whole sky, And his lightning to the ends of the earth.

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

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

6 Ref For he says to the snow, 'Fall on the earth;' Likewise to the shower of rain, And to the showers of his mighty rain.

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

8 Ref Then the animals take cover, And remain in their dens.

9 Ref Out of its chamber comes the storm, And cold out of the north.

10 Ref By the breath of God, ice is given, And the breadth of the waters is frozen.

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

12 Ref It is turned round about by his guidance, That they may do whatever he commands them On the surface of the habitable world,

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

14 Ref "Listen to this, Job: Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

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

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

17 Ref You whose clothing is warm, When the earth is still by reason of the south wind?

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

19 Ref Teach us what we shall tell him; For we can't make our case by reason of darkness.

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

21 Ref Now men don't see the light which is bright in the skies, But the wind passes, and clears them.

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

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

24 Ref Therefore men revere him. He doesn't regard any who are wise of heart."

King James Version (KJV)

1 Ref At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place.

2 Ref Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his mouth.

3 Ref He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.

4 Ref After it a voice roareth: he thundereth with the voice of his excellency; and he will not stay them when his voice is heard.

5 Ref God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.

6 Ref For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.

7 Ref He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his work.

8 Ref Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places.

9 Ref Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north.

10 Ref By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened.

11 Ref Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud:

12 Ref And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth.

13 Ref He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.

14 Ref Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

15 Ref Dost thou know when God disposed them, and caused the light of his cloud to shine?

16 Ref Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?

17 Ref How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?

18 Ref Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looking glass?

19 Ref Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness.

20 Ref Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.

21 Ref And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.

22 Ref Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty.

23 Ref Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

24 Ref Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

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