1Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
2Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
3Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
4Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
5Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.38.3 answer…: Heb. make me know
6Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.38.3 answer…: Heb. make me know
7Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.38.4 hast…: Heb. knowest understanding
8Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.38.4 hast…: Heb. knowest understanding
9Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?
10Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?
11Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;38.6 foundations: Heb. sockets38.6 fastened: Heb. made to sink?
12Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof;38.6 foundations: Heb. sockets38.6 fastened: Heb. made to sink?
13When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
14When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
15Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb?
16Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb?
17When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thick darkness a swaddlingband for it,
18When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thick darkness a swaddlingband for it,
19And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors,38.10 brake…: or, established my decree upon it
20And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors,38.10 brake…: or, established my decree upon it
21And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?38.11 thy…: Heb. the pride of thy waves
22And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?38.11 thy…: Heb. the pride of thy waves
23Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and caused the dayspring to know his place;
24Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and caused the dayspring to know his place;
25That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it?38.13 ends: Heb. wings
26That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it?38.13 ends: Heb. wings
27It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment.
28It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment.
29And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken.
30And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken.
31Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?
32Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth?
33Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?
34Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?
35Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all.
36Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all.
37Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof,
38Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof,
39That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof?38.20 to the bound: or, at, etc
40That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof?38.20 to the bound: or, at, etc
41Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great?
42Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great?
43Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail,
44Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail,
45Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?
46Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?
47By what way is the light parted, which scattereth the east wind upon the earth?
48By what way is the light parted, which scattereth the east wind upon the earth?
49Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder;
50Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder;
51To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man;
52To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man;
53To satisfy the desolate and waste ground; and to cause the bud of the tender herb to spring forth?
54To satisfy the desolate and waste ground; and to cause the bud of the tender herb to spring forth?
55Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew?
56Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew?
57Out of whose womb came the ice? and the hoary frost of heaven, who hath gendered it?
58Out of whose womb came the ice? and the hoary frost of heaven, who hath gendered it?
59The waters are hid as with a stone, and the face of the deep is frozen.38.30 is…: Heb. is taken
60The waters are hid as with a stone, and the face of the deep is frozen.38.30 is…: Heb. is taken
61Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?38.31 Pleiades: or, the seven stars: Heb. Cimah38.31 Orion: Heb. Cesil?
62Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?38.31 Pleiades: or, the seven stars: Heb. Cimah38.31 Orion: Heb. Cesil?
63Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?38.32 Mazzaroth: or, the twelve signs38.32 guide: Heb. guide them
64Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?38.32 Mazzaroth: or, the twelve signs38.32 guide: Heb. guide them
65Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth?
66Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth?
67Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee?
68Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee?
69Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go, and say unto thee, Here we are?38.35 Here…: Heb. Behold us?
70Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go, and say unto thee, Here we are?38.35 Here…: Heb. Behold us?
71Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?
72Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?
73Who can number the clouds in wisdom? or who can stay the bottles of heaven,38.37 stay: Heb. cause to lie down
74Who can number the clouds in wisdom? or who can stay the bottles of heaven,38.37 stay: Heb. cause to lie down
75When the dust groweth into hardness, and the clods cleave fast together?38.38 groweth…: or, is turned into mire: Heb. is poured
76When the dust groweth into hardness, and the clods cleave fast together?38.38 groweth…: or, is turned into mire: Heb. is poured
77Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion? or fill the appetite of the young lions,38.39 the appetite: Heb. the life
78Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion? or fill the appetite of the young lions,38.39 the appetite: Heb. the life
79When they couch in their dens, and abide in the covert to lie in wait?
80When they couch in their dens, and abide in the covert to lie in wait?
81Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat.
82Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat.