Job 40:19-21

Young's Literal Translation

¹⁹He [is] a beginning of the ways of God, His Maker bringeth nigh his sword;

²⁰For food do mountains bear for him, And all the beasts of the field play there.

²¹Under shades he lieth down, In a secret place of reed and mire.

Job 40:19-21

New International Version

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

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