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1 Yes, at this my heart trembleth,
And is moved out of its place.
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2 Hear, oh, hear the noise of his voice,
And the sound that goeth out of his mouth.
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3 He sendeth it forth under the whole heaven,
And his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
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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.
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5 God thundereth marvellously with his voice;
Great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.
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6 For he saith to the snow, Fall thou on the earth;
Likwise to the shower of rain,
And to the showers of his mighty rain.
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7 He sealeth up the hand of every man,
That all men whom he hath made may know it.
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8 Then the beasts go into coverts,
And remain in their dens.
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9 Out of the chamber of the south cometh the storm,
And cold out of the north.
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10 By the breath of God ice is given;
And the breadth of the waters is straitened.
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11 Yes, he ladeth the thick cloud with moisture;
He spreadeth abroad the cloud of his lightning:
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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;
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13 Whether it be for correction, or for his land,
Or for lovingkindness, that he cause it to come.
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14 Hearken unto this, O Job:
Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
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15 Dost thou know how God layeth his charge upon them,
And causeth the lightning of his cloud to shine?
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16 Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds,
The wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?
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Is perfect – God is of purer eyes than to recognize iniquity and cannot look upon sin with allowance. "His work is perfect." (Deut. 32:4) R1225:2
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17 How thy garments are warm,
When the earth is still by reason of the south wind?
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18 Canst thou with him spread out the sky,
Which is strong as a molten mirror?
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Spread out – Spread forth (Revised Version). R1812:2
Not literally--the language is highly figurative and poetic. R1812:2
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19 Teach us what we shall say unto him;
For we cannot set our speech in order by reason of darkness.
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20 Shall it be told him that I would speak?
Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up?
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21 And now men see not the light which is bright in the skies;
But the wind passeth, and cleareth them.
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22 Out of the north cometh golden splendor:
God hath upon him awesome majesty.
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23 Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out:
He is excellent in power;
And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.
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In plenty of justice – Illustrated by the Mercy Seat in the Tabernacle. T124
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24 Men do therefore fear him:
He regardeth not any that are wise of heart. |
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