[1] Then the Lord said to Job, [2] “Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who rebukes God give an answer.” [3] Then Job answered the Lord and said, [4] “Behold, I am insignificant; what can I say in response to You? I put my hand on my mouth. [5] “I have spoken once, and I will not reply; Or twice, and I will add nothing more.” [6] Then the Lord answered Job from the whirlwind and said, [7] “Now tighten the belt on your waist like a man; I will ask you, and you instruct Me. [8] “Will you really nullify My judgment? Will you condemn Me so that you may be justified? [9] “Or do you have an arm like God, And can you thunder with a voice like His? [10] “Adorn yourself with pride and dignity, And clothe yourself with honor and majesty. [11] “Let out your outbursts of anger, And look at everyone who is arrogant, and humble him. [12] “Look at everyone who is arrogant, and humble him, And trample down the wicked where they stand. [13] “Hide them together in the dust; Imprison them in the hidden place. [14] “Then I will also confess to you, That your own right hand can save you. [15] “Behold, Behemoth, which I made as well as you; He eats grass like an ox. [16] “Behold, his strength in his waist, And his power in the muscles of his belly. [17] “He hangs his tail like a cedar; The tendons of his thighs are knit together. [18] “His bones are tubes of bronze; His limbs are like bars of iron. [19] “He is the first of the ways of God; Let his Maker bring His sword near. [20] “Indeed the mountains bring him food, And all the animals of the field play there. [21] “He lies down under the lotus plants, In the hiding place of the reeds and the marsh. [22] “The lotus plants cover him with shade; The willows of the brook surround him. [23] “If a river rages, he is not alarmed; He is confident, though the Jordan rushes to his mouth. [24] “Can anyone capture him when he is on watch, Can anyone pierce his nose with barbs?
