Job — Chapter 37

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12And 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1Yea, at this my heart trembleth, And is moved out of its place.

2Hear, oh, hear the noise of his voice, And the sound that goeth out of his mouth.

3He sendeth it forth under the whole heaven, And his lightening unto the ends of the earth.

4After it a voice roareth; He thundereth with the voice of his majesty; And he restraineth not [the lightnings] when his voice is heard.

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

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

7He sealeth up the hand of every man, That all men whom he hath made may know [it].

8Then the beasts go into coverts, And remain in their dens.

9Out of the chamber [of the south] cometh the storm, And cold out of the north.

10By the breath of God ice is given; And the breadth of the waters is straitened.

11Yea, he ladeth the thick cloud with moisture; He spreadeth abroad the cloud of his lightning:

12And it is turned round about by his guidance, That they may do whatsoever he commandeth them Upon the face of the habitable world,

13Whether it be for correction, or for his land, Or for lovingkindness, that he cause it to come.

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

15Dost thou know how God layeth [his charge] upon them, And causeth the lightning of his cloud to shine?

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

17How thy garments are warm, When the earth is still by reason of the south [wind]?

18Canst thou with him spread out the sky, Which is strong as a molten mirror?

19Teach us what we shall say unto him; [For] we cannot set [our speech] in order by reason of darkness.

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

21And now men see not the light which is bright in the skies; But the wind passeth, and cleareth them.

22Out of the north cometh golden splendor: God hath upon him terrible majesty.

23[Touching] the Almighty, we cannot find him out He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.

24Men do therefore fear him: He regardeth not any that are wise of heart.

1At this also my heart pounds and leaps from its place.

2Listen carefully to the thunder of his voice, to the rumbling that proceeds from his mouth.

3Under the whole heaven he lets it go, even his lightning to the far corners of the earth.

4After that a voice roars; he thunders with an exalted voice, and he does not hold back his lightning bolts when his voice is heard.

5God thunders with his voice in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding.

6For to the snow he says, ‘Fall to earth,’ and to the torrential rains, ‘Pour down.’

7He causes everyone to stop working, so that all people may know his work.

8The wild animals go to their lairs, and in their dens they remain.

9A tempest blows out from its chamber, icy cold from the driving winds.

10The breath of God produces ice, and the breadth of the waters freeze solid.

11He loads the clouds with moisture; he scatters his lightning through the clouds.

12The clouds go round in circles, wheeling about according to his plans, to carry out all that he commands them over the face of the whole inhabited world.

13Whether it is for punishment, or for his land, or for mercy, he causes it to find its mark.

14“Pay attention to this, Job! Stand still and consider the wonders God works.

15Do you know how God commands them, how he makes lightning flash in his storm cloud?

16Do you know about the balancing of the clouds, that wondrous activity of him who is perfect in knowledge?

17You, whose garments are hot when the earth is still because of the south wind,

18will you, with him, spread out the clouds, solid as a mirror of molten metal?

19Tell us what we should say to him. We cannot prepare a case because of the darkness.

20Should he be informed that I want to speak? If a man speaks, surely he will be swallowed up!

21But now, the sun cannot be looked at— it is bright in the skies— after a wind passed and swept the clouds away.

22From the north he comes in golden splendor; around God is awesome majesty.

23As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.

24Therefore people fear him, for he does not regard all the wise in heart.”

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

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

3He sends it out under the whole sky, and his lightning to the ends of the earth.

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

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

6For he says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth;’ likewise to the shower of rain, and to the showers of his mighty rain.

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

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

9Out of its room comes the storm, and cold out of the north.

10By the breath of God, ice is given, and the width of the waters is frozen.

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

12It is turned around by his guidance, that they may do whatever he commands them on the surface of the habitable world,

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

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

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

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

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

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

19Teach us what we shall tell him, for we can’t make our case by reason of darkness.

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

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

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

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

24Therefore men revere him. He doesn’t regard any who are wise of heart.”