Job 37
1 At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved upward out of its place.
At this my heart is shaking; it is moved out of its place.
2 Hear, O hear, the rattling of his thunder, and the storm's roar that goeth out of his mouth.
Give ear to the rolling noise of his voice; to the hollow sound which goes out of his mouth.
3 Under the whole heavens he letteth it loose, and his lightning over the ends of the earth.
He sends it out through all the heaven, and his thunder-flame to the ends of the earth.
4 Behind it roareth the thunder; he thundereth with his majestic voice; and he holdeth them not back when his voice is heard.
After it a voice is sounding, thundering out the word of his power; he does not keep back his thunder-flames; from his mouth his voice is sounding.
5 God thundereth with his marvelous voice: he doth great things, which we cannot comprehend.
He does wonders, more than may be searched out; great things of which we have no knowledge;
6 For to the snow he saith, Be thou on the earth: likewise the pouring rain, and to the pouring rains of his strength.
For he says to the snow, Make the earth wet; and to the rain-storm, Come down.
7 He sealeth it on the hand of every man, that all men whom he hath made may know it.
He puts an end to the work of every man, so that all may see his work.
8 Then retire the beasts into [their] dens, and rest in their lairs.
Then the beasts go into their holes, and take their rest.
9 Out of [his] chamber cometh the whirlwind, and out of the north, the cold.
Out of its place comes the storm-wind, and the cold out of its store-houses.
10 From the breathing of God ice is given, and the broad waters become solid.
By the breath of God ice is made, and the wide waters are shut in.
11 Also with moisture he loadeth the cloud; [and] he scattereth the cloud of his lightning;
The thick cloud is weighted with thunder-flame, and the cloud sends out its light;
12 And it is turned round about by his guidance, to execute what he commandeth it upon the face of the world, the earth.
And it goes this way and that, round about, turning itself by his guiding, to do whatever he gives orders to be done, on the face of his world of men,
13 Whether it be as a chastising rod—if this be destined for his earth—or for kindness, doth he cause it to come.
For a rod, or for a curse, or for mercy, causing it to come on the mark.
14 Give ear unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider well the wonders of God.
Give ear to this, O Job, and keep quiet in your place; and take note of the wonders worked by God.
15 Dost thou know how God hath imposed [a law] on them, and [how] he hath caused the light of his cloud to shine?
Have you knowledge of God's ordering of his works, how he makes the light of his cloud to be seen?
16 Dost thou know aught about the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?
Have you knowledge of the balancings of the clouds, the wonders of him who has all wisdom?
17 [Thou] who clothest thyself with warm garments, when He giveth the earth rest from the south wind?
You, whose clothing is warm, when the earth is quiet because of the south wind,
18 Hast thou with him spread out the skies, which are strong even as a molten mirror?
Will you, with him, make the skies smooth, and strong as a polished looking-glass?
19 Let us know what we shall say unto him: we cannot set aught in order [before him] because of darkness.
Make clear to me what we are to say to him; we are unable to put our cause before him, because of the dark.
20 Can [all] be related of him, when I speak [ever so much]? or if a man talk [of him] even till he be swallowed up [in death]?
How may he have knowledge of my desire for talk with him? or did any man ever say, May destruction come on me?
21 Yet now men see not the light which is bright in the skies, when the wind hath passed along, and purified them.
And now the light is not seen, for it is dark because of the clouds; but a wind comes, clearing them away.
22 The golden [light] that cometh out of the north: around God is terrible majesty.
A bright light comes out of the north; God's glory is greatly to be feared.
23 The Almighty, whom we cannot find out, excellent in power, and in justice, and abounding in righteousness, will not afflict:
There is no searching out of the Ruler of all: his strength and his judging are great; he is full of righteousness, doing no wrong.
24 Therefore do men fear him; he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.
For this cause men go in fear of him; he has no respect for any who are wise in heart.
