[1] Yea, at this my heart trembleth, And is moved out of its place. [2] Hear, oh, hear the noise of his voice, And the sound that goeth out of his mouth. [3] He sendeth it forth under the whole heaven, And his lightning unto the ends of the earth. [4] After it a voice roareth; He thundereth with the voice of his majesty; And he restraineth not the lightnings when his voice is heard. [5] God thundereth marvellously with his voice; Great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend. [6] For he saith to the snow, Fall thou on the earth; Likewise to the shower of rain, And to the showers of his mighty rain. [7] He sealeth up the hand of every man, That all men whom he hath made may know it. [8] Then the beasts go into coverts, And remain in their dens. [9] Out of the chamber of the south cometh the storm, And cold out of the north. [10] By the breath of God ice is given; And the breadth of the waters is straitened. [11] Yea, he ladeth the thick cloud with moisture; He spreadeth abroad the cloud of his lightning: [12] And it is turned round about by his guidance, That they may do whatsoever he commandeth them Upon the face of the habitable world, [13] Whether it be for correction, or for his land, Or for lovingkindness, that he cause it to come. [14] Hearken unto this, O Job: Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God. [15] Dost thou know how God layeth his charge upon them, And causeth the lightning of his cloud to shine? [16] Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, The wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge? [17] How thy garments are warm, When the earth is still by reason of the south wind? [18] Canst thou with him spread out the sky, Which is strong as a molten mirror? [19] Teach us what we shall say unto him; For we cannot set our speech in order by reason of darkness. [20] Shall it be told him that I would speak? Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up? [21] And now men see not the light which is bright in the skies; But the wind passeth, and cleareth them. [22] Out 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. [24] Men do therefore fear him: He regardeth not any that are wise of heart.
