God

He covereth his hands with the lightning, And giveth it a charge that it strike the mark.

Hear, oh, hear the noise of his voice, And the sound that goeth out of his mouth.

He sendeth it forth under the whole heaven, And his lightning unto the ends of the earth.

After it a voice roareth; He thundereth with the voice of his majesty; And he restraineth not the lightnings when his voice is heard.

God thundereth marvellously with his voice; Great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.

For he saith to the snow, Fall thou on the earth; Likewise to the shower of rain, And to the showers of his mighty rain.

He sealeth up the hand of every man, That all men whom he hath made may know it.

By the breath of God ice is given; And the breadth of the waters is straitened.

Yea, he ladeth the thick cloud with moisture; He spreadeth abroad the cloud of his lightning:

And it is turned round about by his guidance, That they may do whatsoever he commandeth them Upon the face of the habitable world,

Whether it be for correction, or for his land, Or for lovingkindness, that he cause it to come.

Hearken unto this, O Job: Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

Dost thou know how God layeth his charge upon them, And causeth the lightning of his cloud to shine?

Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, The wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?

How thy garments are warm, When the earth is still by reason of the southwind?

Canst thou with him spread out the sky, Which is strong as a molten mirror?

Teach us what we shall say unto him; For we cannot set our speech in order by reason of darkness.

Shall it be told him that I would speak? Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up?

Out of the north cometh golden splendor: God hath upon him terrible majesty.

Touchingthe Almighty, we cannot find him out: He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.

Men do therefore fear him: He regardeth not any that are wise of heart.

Then Jehovah answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,

Gird up now thy loins like a man; For I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.

Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.

When the morning stars sang together, And all the sons of God shouted for joy?