Job 40

VIN(i) 1 the LORD SPEAKS TO JOB: 2 Shall he that contends with the Almighty instruct him? Let him that disputes with God answer this. 3 Then Job answered the LORD, 4 Behold, I am slight; how can I reply to You? I place my hand upon my mouth. 5 I spoke once, but I cannot answer twice. I will proceed no further." 6 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, 7 "Now brace yourself like a man. I will question you, and you will answer me. 8 "Would you undo my justice? Would you condemn me so that you can be righteous? 9 "Do you have an arm (power) like God's? Can your voice thunder like his? 10 "Then adorn yourself with glory and splendor. Clothe yourself in honor and majesty. 11 "Unleash the fury of your wrath, look at every proud man and bring him low! 12 "Look at every proud man and humble him, crush the wicked where they stand. 13 "Bury them all in the dust together and shroud their faces in the grave. 14 Then I will also admit to you that your own right hand can save you. 15 "Look at the behemoth, which I made along with you. It feeds on grass as cattle do. 16 "What strength he has in his loins, what power in the muscles of his belly! 17 "His tail sways like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are close-knit. 18 "His bones are tubes of bronze, his limbs like rods of iron. 19 "He ranks first among the works of God, yet his Maker can approach him with his sword. 20 "The hills bring him their produce. All the wild animals play nearby. 21 "He lies under the lotus plants, hidden among the reeds in the marsh. 22 "The lotuses conceal him in their shadow. The poplars by the stream surround him. 23 »The river rages, but he is not alarmed. He is secure, though the Jordan should surge against his mouth. 24 "Can anyone capture him by the eyes, or trap him and pierce his nose?