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19 He is the beginning of the ways of God; he, that made him, shall set his sword to him. (He is the chief of God’s works; but he, who made him, shall set his sword against him.)

20 Hills bear herbs to this behemoth (The hills grow grass for this behemoth); all the beasts of the field play there.

21 He sleepeth under shadow, in the private of a reed, in moist places. (He sleepeth under a shadow, hidden among the reeds of the marshes.)

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19 It ranks first among the works of God,(A)
    yet its Maker(B) can approach it with his sword.(C)
20 The hills bring it their produce,(D)
    and all the wild animals play(E) nearby.(F)
21 Under the lotus plants it lies,
    hidden among the reeds(G) in the marsh.(H)

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