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Who hath divided a channel for the rain-flood, and a way for the thunder's flash;

Dost thou hunt the prey for the lioness, and dost thou satisfy the appetite of the young lions,

Who provideth for the raven his food, when his young ones cry unto God, [and] they wander for lack of meat?

For she leaveth her eggs to the earth, and warmeth them in the dust,

For +God hath deprived her of wisdom, and hath not furnished her with understanding.

For the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.

Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him as a bondman for ever?

Wilt thou play with him as with a bird, and wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?

Who is he that obscureth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered what I did not understand; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.

And it came to pass after Jehovah had spoken these words to Job, that Jehovah said to Eliphaz the Temanite, Mine anger is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends; for ye have not spoken rightly of me, like my servant Job.

And now, take for yourselves seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt-offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you, for him will I accept: lest I deal with you [after your] folly, for ye have not spoken of me rightly, like my servant Job.

And Jehovah turned the captivity of Job, when he had prayed for his friends; and Jehovah gave Job twice as much as he had before.

For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.

Ask of me, and I will give thee nations for an inheritance, and for thy possession the ends of the earth:

Many say of my soul, There is no salvation for him in God. Selah.

I laid me down and slept; I awaked, for Jehovah sustaineth me.

I will not fear for myriads of the people that have set themselves against me round about.

Arise, Jehovah; save me, my God! For thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheekbone, thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked.

But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.

In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.