[1] Moreover, the LORD answered Job and said: [2] "Will he who argues with the Almighty instruct Him? He who rebukes God, let him answer it." [3] Then Job answered the LORD and said: [4] "Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer You? I will lay my hand over my mouth. [5] Once have I spoken, but I will not answer; yes, twice, but I will proceed no further." [6] Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: [7] "Prepare yourself now like a man; I will question you, and you will answer Me. [8] "Will you indeed annul My judgment? Will you condemn Me, that you may be righteous? [9] Have you an arm like God? Or can you thunder with a voice like Him? [10] Adorn yourself now with majesty and excellence, and array yourself with glory and beauty. [11] Let loose the rage of your wrath, and look on every one who is proud and abase him; [12] look on every one who is proud and bring him low, and tread down the wicked in their place. [13] Hide them in the dust together, and imprison them in the hidden place of the grave. [14] Then I will also confess to you that your own right hand can save you. [15] "Look now at the behemoth which I made along with you; he eats grass like an ox. [16] See now his strength is in his hips, and his power is in the muscles of his belly. [17] He moves his tail like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are wrapped together. [18] His bones are like strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron. [19] He is the first of the works of God; He who made him can bring near His sword. [20] Surely the mountains bring forth food for him, where all the beasts of the field play. [21] He lies under the shady trees, in the thicket of the reed and marsh. [22] The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook surround him. [23] Look, the river rages, but he is not alarmed; he trusts that he can draw up the Jordan into his mouth. [24] Can anyone catch it by its eyes, or pierce its nose with a snare?
