Chapter 37
1 "Yes, at this my heart trembles , and is moved out of its place .
2 Hear , oh, hear the noise of his voice , the sound that goes out of his mouth .
3 He sends it out under the whole sky , and his lightning to the ends of the earth .
4 After it a voice roars . He thunders with the voice of his majesty . He doesn’t hold back anything when his voice is heard .
5 God thunders marvellously with his voice . He does great things , which we can ’t comprehend .
6 For he says to the snow , ‘ Fall on the earth,’ likewise to the shower of rain , and to the showers of his mighty rain .
7 He seals up the hand of every man , that all men whom he has made may know it .
8 Then the animals take cover, and remain in their dens .
9 Out of its room comes the storm , and cold out of the north .
10 By the breath of God , ice is given , and the width of the waters is frozen .
11 Yes, he loads the thick cloud with moisture . He spreads abroad the cloud of his lightning.
12 It is turned around by his guidance , that they may do whatever he commands them on the surface of the habitable world ,
13 whether it is for correction , or for his land, or for loving kindness , that he causes it to come .
14 "Listen to this , Job. Stand still , and consider the wondrous works of God.
15 Do you know how God controls them , and causes the lightning of his cloud to shine ?
16 Do you know the workings of the clouds , the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge ?
17 You whose clothing is warm when the earth is still by reason of the south wind?
18 Can you , with him , spread out the sky , which is strong as a cast metal mirror ?
19 Teach us what we will tell him , for we can ’t make our case by reason of darkness .
20 Will it be told him that I would speak ? Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up ?
21 Now men don’t see the light which is bright in the skies , but the wind passes , and clears them .
22 Out of the north comes golden splendour. With God is awesome majesty .
23 We can ’t reach the Almighty . He is exalted in power . In justice and great righteousness , he will not oppress .
24 Therefore men revere him . He doesn’t regard any who are wise of heart ."