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"I will answer you, And your friends with you.

So Job opens his mouth with empty words; He multiplies words without knowledge."

"For truly my words are not false; One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.

"He does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous, But with kings on the throne He has seated them forever, and they are exalted.

"Then indeed, He induced you away from the mouth of distress, And instead of it, a broad place with no constraint; And your table was full of rich food.

"He covers His hands with the lightning, And commands it to strike the target.

"After it, a voice roars; He thunders with His majestic voice, And He does not restrain the lightning when His voice is heard.

"God thunders wondrously with His voice, Doing great things which we do not comprehend.

"He also loads the clouds with moisture; He disperses the cloud of His lightning.

"Can you, with Him, spread out the skies, Strong as a cast metal mirror?

"Or who enclosed the sea with doors When it went out from the womb, bursting forth;

"Can you bring out a constellation in its season, And guide the Bear with her satellites?

"Can you tie down the wild bull in a furrow with ropes, Or will he plow the valleys after you?

"The wings of the ostrich flap joyously, With the pinion and feathers of love,

"Do you give the horse his might? Do you clothe his neck with a mane?

"He races over the ground with a roar and fury, And he does not stand still when he hears the sound of the trumpet.

"Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who rebukes God give an answer."

"Or do you have an arm like God, And can you thunder with a voice like His?

"Adorn yourself with pride and dignity, And clothe yourself with honor and majesty.

"The lotus plants cover him with shade; The willows of the brook surround him.