Job 37
1 At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved upward out of its place.
At this, my heart became frightened, and it has been moved from its place.
2 Hear, O hear, the rattling of his thunder, and the storm's roar that goeth out of his mouth.
Pay close attention to the alarm of his voice and to the sound that proceeds from his mouth.
3 Under the whole heavens he letteth it loose, and his lightning over the ends of the earth.
He beholds everything under the heavens, and his light reaches beyond 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 this, a noise will sound; he will thunder with the voice of his greatness, and it will not be tracked down, yet his voice will be obeyed.
5 God thundereth with his marvelous voice: he doth great things, which we cannot comprehend.
God will thunder with his voice miraculously, for he performs great and unsearchable things.
6 For to the snow he saith, Be thou on the earth: likewise the pouring rain, and to the pouring rains of his strength.
He commands the snow to descend on earth, and the winter rains, and the shower of his strength.
7 He sealeth it on the hand of every man, that all men whom he hath made may know it.
He signs the hand of all men, so that each one may know his works.
8 Then retire the beasts into [their] dens, and rest in their lairs.
The beast will enter his hiding-place, and he will remain in his cave.
9 Out of [his] chamber cometh the whirlwind, and out of the north, the cold.
From the interior, a storm will come forth, and a cold winter from the north.
10 From the breathing of God ice is given, and the broad waters become solid.
As God breathes out, frost forms, and the waters are poured forth very widely again.
11 Also with moisture he loadeth the cloud; [and] he scattereth the cloud of his lightning;
Crops desire clouds, and the clouds scatter their 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.
It shines all around, wherever the will of him that governs them will lead, to anywhere he will command, over the whole face of the earth,
13 Whether it be as a chastising rod—if this be destined for his earth—or for kindness, doth he cause it to come.
whether in one tribe, or in his own region, or in whatever place of his mercy that he will order them to be found.
14 Give ear unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider well the wonders of God.
Listen to these things, Job. Stand up and consider the wonders of 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?
Do you know when God ordered the rains, so as to show the light of his clouds?
16 Dost thou know aught about the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?
Do you know the great paths of the clouds, and the perfect sciences?
17 [Thou] who clothest thyself with warm garments, when He giveth the earth rest from the south wind?
Are not your garments hot, when the south wind blows across the land?
18 Hast thou with him spread out the skies, which are strong even as a molten mirror?
Perhaps you have made the heavens with him, which are very solid, as if they had been cast from brass.
19 Let us know what we shall say unto him: we cannot set aught in order [before him] because of darkness.
Reveal to us what we should say to him, for, of course, we are wrapped in darkness.
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]?
Who will explain to him the things that I am saying? Even while a man is still speaking, he will be devoured.
21 Yet now men see not the light which is bright in the skies, when the wind hath passed along, and purified them.
Although they do not see the light, the air will be thickened suddenly into clouds, and the wind, passing by, will drive them away.
22 The golden [light] that cometh out of the north: around God is terrible majesty.
Riches arrive from the north, and fearful praise reaches out to God.
23 The Almighty, whom we cannot find out, excellent in power, and in justice, and abounding in righteousness, will not afflict:
We are not worthy to be able to find him. Great in strength, great in judgment, great in justice: he is indescribable.
24 Therefore do men fear him; he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.
Therefore, men will fear him, and all those who seem to themselves to be wise, will not dare to contemplate him.
