Elihu Proclaims God’s Majesty
1 “Yes, at this my heart trembles
and is moved from its place.
2 Hear, oh hear, the sound of his voice,
the sound that goes from his mouth.
3 He sends it out under the whole sky,
and his lightning to the ends of the earth.
4 After it a voice roars.
He thunders with the voice of his majesty.
He does not hold back anything when his voice is heard.
5 God thunders marvelously with his voice.
He does great things, which we cannot comprehend.
6 For he says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’
likewise to the shower of rain
and to the mighty downpour.
7 He seals up the hand of every man,
that all men whom he has made may know it.
8 Then the animals take cover
and remain in their dens.
9 From its room comes the storm
and cold from the north.
10 By the breath of God, ice is given,
and the width of the waters is frozen.
11 Yes, he loads the thick cloud with moisture.
He spreads abroad the cloud of his lightning.
12 It is turned around by his guidance,
that they may do whatever he commands them
on the face of the habitable world,
13 whether it is for correction, or for his land,
or for loving kindness, that he causes it to come.
14 Listen to this, Job.
Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.
15 Do you know how God controls them
and causes the lightning of his cloud to shine?
16 Do you know the workings of the clouds,
the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?
17 You whose clothing is warm,
when the earth is still because of the south wind?
18 Can you, with him, spread out the sky,
which is strong as a cast metal mirror?
19 Teach us what we will tell him,
for we cannot make our case because of the darkness.
20 Shall it be told to him that I wish to speak?
Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up?
21 Now men do not see the light which is bright in the skies,
but the wind passes and clears them.
22 From the north comes golden splendor.
With God is awesome majesty.
23 We cannot reach the Almighty.
He is exalted in power.
In justice and great righteousness, he will not oppress.
24 Therefore men revere him.
He regards not, any who are wise in their own heart.”