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