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[1] AT this also man's heart trembles, and is moved out of its place.
[2] Listen attentively to the raging of his voice, and the judgment that goes out of his mouth.
[3] Under the whole of heaven the people shall praise him, and his light shines upon the ends of the earth.
[4] In his own place, he thunders with the voice of his excellency; and he will not need to search them out when his voice is heard.
[5] God thunders with his voice; great and marvellous things does he, which we cannot understand
[6] For he said to the snow, Fall on the earth; likewise to the gentle rain, and to the heavy rain;
[7] He limits the power of every man, that all men may know his work.
[8] Then the wild beasts go into their lurking places, and remain in their dens.
[9] Out of the inner chambers comes the whirlwind; and cold out of the downpour.
[10] By the breath of God ice is given; and he causes abundant water to pour down.
[11] The clouds are stretched out greatly; he spreads the clouds by his light.
[12] And they turn round about by his counsels, that they may do whatever he commands them upon the face of his habitable earth.
[13] He causes it to rain, whether it be for the princes or for the land or for kindness to those who are found upon it
[14] Hearken to this, O Job: listen and consider the wondrous works of God.
[15] Do you know what God has ordained for them, and what causes the light of his clouds to shine?
[16] Do you know the balancing of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?
[17] Do you know why your garments get hot when the earth changes its position after the equinox?
[18] Were you with him when he spread out the great sky, helping him hold it up?
[19] Teach us what we shall say to him, that we may not hide because of the darkness.
[20] Relate to him that which he has said; and if a man speaks, surely he shall be consumed
[21] And now men cannot see the light which shines in the sky; but the wind passes and cleanses it.
[22] Golden gleams come out of the north; and light shines from God.
[23] As for the Almighty, he is excellent in power and in justice; the Prince of the righteous will not afflict his people.
[24] Therefore men shall fear him, and all that are wise in heart shall tremble before him
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