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It is his strength that conquered the sea; by his skill he destroyed the monster Rahab.

It is his breath that made the sky clear, and his hand that killed the escaping monster.

But these are only hints of his power, only the whispers that we have heard. Who can know how truly great God is?

It was then he saw wisdom and tested its worth— He gave it his approval.

I took charge and made the decisions; I led them as a king leads his troops, and gave them comfort in their despair.

I would give him clothing made of wool that had come from my own flock of sheep. Then he would praise me with all his heart.

I would tell God everything I have done, and hold my head high in his presence.

Because Job was convinced of his own innocence, the three men gave up trying to answer him.

But a bystander named Elihu could not control his anger any longer, because Job was justifying himself and blaming God. (Elihu was the son of Barakel, a descendant of Buz, and belonged to the clan of Ram.)

He makes them listen to what he says, and they are frightened at his warnings.

Did God get his power from someone else? Did someone put him in charge of the world?

because they have stopped following him and ignored all his commands.

If God decided to do nothing at all, no one could criticize him. If he hid his face, we would be helpless.

To his sins he adds rebellion; in front of us all he mocks God.

He makes them listen to his warning to turn away from evil.

We cannot fully know his greatness or count the number of his years.

He seizes the lightning with his hands and commands it to hit the mark.

Listen, all of you, to the voice of God, to the thunder that comes from his mouth.

Then the roar of his voice is heard, the majestic sound of thunder, and all the while the lightning flashes.

God sends rain to water the earth; he may send it to punish us, or to show us his favor.