Job 40
1The Lord answered Job:2
3Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who argues with God give an answer.4
5Then Job answered the Lord:6
7I am so insignificant. How can I answer you? I place my hand over my mouth.8
9I have spoken once, and I will not reply; twice, but now I can add nothing.10
11Then the Lord answered Job from the whirlwind:12
13Get ready to answer me like a man; When I question you, you will inform me.14
15Would you really challenge my justice? Would you declare me guilty to justify yourself?16
17Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like his?18
19Adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory.20
21Pour out your raging anger; look on every proud person and humiliate him.22
23Look on every proud person and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.24
25Hide them together in the dust; imprison them in the grave.26
27Then I will confess to you that your own right hand can deliver you.28
29Look at Behemoth, which I made along with you. He eats grass like cattle.30
31Look at the strength of his back and the power in the muscles of his belly.32
33He stiffens his tail like a cedar tree; the tendons of his thighs are woven firmly together.34
35His bones are bronze tubes; his limbs are like iron rods.36
37He is the foremost of God’s works; only his Maker can draw the sword against him.38
39The hills yield food for him, while all sorts of wild animals play there.40
41He lies under the lotus plants, hiding in the protection of marshy reeds.42
43Lotus plants cover him with their shade; the willows by the brook surround him.44
45Though the river rages, Behemoth is unafraid; he remains confident, even if the Jordan surges up to his mouth.46
47Can anyone capture him while he looks on, or pierce his nose with snares?48
3Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who argues with God give an answer.4
5Then Job answered the Lord:6
7I am so insignificant. How can I answer you? I place my hand over my mouth.8
9I have spoken once, and I will not reply; twice, but now I can add nothing.10
11Then the Lord answered Job from the whirlwind:12
13Get ready to answer me like a man; When I question you, you will inform me.14
15Would you really challenge my justice? Would you declare me guilty to justify yourself?16
17Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like his?18
19Adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory.20
21Pour out your raging anger; look on every proud person and humiliate him.22
23Look on every proud person and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.24
25Hide them together in the dust; imprison them in the grave.26
27Then I will confess to you that your own right hand can deliver you.28
29Look at Behemoth, which I made along with you. He eats grass like cattle.30
31Look at the strength of his back and the power in the muscles of his belly.32
33He stiffens his tail like a cedar tree; the tendons of his thighs are woven firmly together.34
35His bones are bronze tubes; his limbs are like iron rods.36
37He is the foremost of God’s works; only his Maker can draw the sword against him.38
39The hills yield food for him, while all sorts of wild animals play there.40
41He lies under the lotus plants, hiding in the protection of marshy reeds.42
43Lotus plants cover him with their shade; the willows by the brook surround him.44
45Though the river rages, Behemoth is unafraid; he remains confident, even if the Jordan surges up to his mouth.46
47Can anyone capture him while he looks on, or pierce his nose with snares?48