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23 The quiver rattleth [a]against him,
The flashing spear and the javelin.
24 He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage;
Neither [b]believeth he that it is the voice of the trumpet.
25 As oft as the trumpet soundeth he saith, Aha!
And he smelleth the battle afar off,
The thunder of the captains, and the shouting.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 39:23 Or, upon
  2. Job 39:24 Or, standeth he still at etc.

23 The quiver(A) rattles against its side,
    along with the flashing spear(B) and lance.
24 In frenzied excitement it eats up the ground;
    it cannot stand still when the trumpet sounds.(C)
25 At the blast of the trumpet(D) it snorts, ‘Aha!’
    It catches the scent of battle from afar,
    the shout of commanders and the battle cry.(E)

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