[1] Oh, my mind is disturbed by this and is more troubled than usual. [2] Listen closely to the rumble of his voice, the roar issuing from his mouth. [3] He looses it under the whole sky, his lightning on earth’s edges. [4] After it, a voice roars; he thunders with a mighty voice, and no one can stop it when his voice is heard. [5] God roars with his wondrous voice; he does great things we can’t know. [6] He says to the snow, “Fall to earth,” and to the downpour of rain, “Be a mighty shower.” [7] He stamps the hand of every person so all can know his work. [8] The wild beast enters its lair, lies down in its den. [9] The storm comes from its chamber, the cold from the north wind. [10] By God’s breath ice forms; water’s expanse becomes solid. [11] He also fills clouds with moisture; his lightning scatters clouds. [12] He overturns the circling clouds; by his guidance they do their work, doing everything he commands over the entire earth. [13] Whether for punishment, for his world, or for kindness, God makes it all happen. [14] Hear this, Job; stop and ponder God’s mighty deeds. [15] Do you realize that when God commands them, his clouds produce lightning? [16] Do you understand the positioning of the clouds, the amazing deeds of one with perfect knowledge, [17] you whose clothes are hot when earth is calmed by the south wind? [18] Can you form the sky with him, hard like a mirror made of metal? [19] Tell us what we should say to him; we can’t present our case due to darkness. [20] Should someone inform him that I wish to speak, or would anyone say he wants to be devoured? [21] For now, no one can look at the sun; it is bright in the sky; the wind has passed and cleared away the clouds. [22] From the north comes golden light, the awesome splendor of God. [23] As for the Almighty, we can’t find him—he is powerful and just, abundantly righteous—he won’t respond. [24] Therefore, people fear him; none of the wise can see him.
