1Yea, at this my heart trembleth , And is moved out of its place . 2Hear , oh, hear the noise of his voice , And the sound that goeth out of his mouth . 3He sendeth it forth under the whole heaven , And his lightning unto the ends of the earth . 4After it a voice roareth ; He thundereth with the voice of his majesty ; And he restraineth not the lightnings when his voice is heard . 5God thundereth marvellously with his voice ; Great things doeth he , which we cannot comprehend . 6For he saith to the snow , Fall thou on the earth; Likewise to the shower of rain , And to the showers of his mighty rain . 7He sealeth up the hand of every man , That all men whom he hath made may know it . 8Then the beasts go into coverts, And remain in their dens . 9Out of the chamber of the south cometh the storm , And cold out of the north . 10By the breath of God ice is given ; And the breadth of the waters is straitened . 11Yea, he ladeth the thick cloud with moisture ; He spreadeth abroad the cloud of his lightning: 12And it is turned round about by his guidance , That they may do whatsoever he commandeth them Upon the face of the habitable world , 13Whether it be for correction , or for his land, Or for lovingkindness , that he cause it to come .
God's Sovereignty in the Storm
14Hearken unto this , O Job: Stand still , and consider the wondrous works of God. 15Dost thou know how God layeth his charge upon them , And causeth the lightning of his cloud to shine ? 16Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds , The wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge ? 17How thy garments are warm , When the earth is still by reason of the south wind ? 18Canst thou with him spread out the sky , Which is strong as a molten mirror ? 19Teach us what we shall say unto him ; For we cannot set our speech in order by reason of darkness . 20Shall it be told him that I would speak ? Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up ? 21And now men see not the light which is bright in the skies ; But the wind passeth , and cleareth them . 22Out of the north cometh golden splendor : God hath upon him terrible majesty . 23Touching the Almighty , we cannot find him out : He is excellent in power ; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict . 24Men do therefore fear him : He regardeth not any that are wise of heart .