1Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve?
2Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve?
3Canst thou number the months that they fulfil? or knowest thou the time when they bring forth?
4Canst thou number the months that they fulfil? or knowest thou the time when they bring forth?
5They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrows.
6They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrows.
7Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; they go forth, and return not unto them.
8Their young ones are in good liking, they grow up with corn; they go forth, and return not unto them.
9Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass?
10Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass?
11Whose house I have made the wilderness, and the barren land his dwellings.39.6 barren…: Heb. salt places
12Whose house I have made the wilderness, and the barren land his dwellings.39.6 barren…: Heb. salt places
13He scorneth the multitude of the city, neither regardeth he the crying of the driver.39.7 of the driver: Heb. of the exactor
14He scorneth the multitude of the city, neither regardeth he the crying of the driver.39.7 of the driver: Heb. of the exactor
15The range of the mountains is his pasture, and he searcheth after every green thing.
16The range of the mountains is his pasture, and he searcheth after every green thing.
17Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib?
18Will the unicorn be willing to serve thee, or abide by thy crib?
19Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee?
20Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee?
21Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? or wilt thou leave thy labour to him?
22Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? or wilt thou leave thy labour to him?
23Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, and gather it into thy barn?
24Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, and gather it into thy barn?
25Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich?39.13 wings and…: or, the feathers of the stork and ostrich
26Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich?39.13 wings and…: or, the feathers of the stork and ostrich
27Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust,
28Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust,
29And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.
30And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.
31She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear;
32She is hardened against her young ones, as though they were not hers: her labour is in vain without fear;
33Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
34Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
35What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
36What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider.
37Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?
38Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?
39Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible.39.20 terrible: Heb. terror
40Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible.39.20 terrible: Heb. terror
41He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.39.21 He paweth: or, His feet dig39.21 the armed…: Heb. the armour
42He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.39.21 He paweth: or, His feet dig39.21 the armed…: Heb. the armour
43He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.
44He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.
45The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.
46The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.
47He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.
48He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.
49He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
50He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
51Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south?
52Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south?
53Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high?39.27 at…: Heb. by thy mouth
54Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high?39.27 at…: Heb. by thy mouth
55She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place.
56She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place.
57From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.
58From thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off.
59Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain are, there is she.
60Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain are, there is she.