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God thunders wondrously with his voice;
    he does great things that we cannot comprehend.(A)
For to the snow he says, ‘Fall on the earth’;
    and the shower of rain, his heavy shower of rain,(B)
serves as a sign on everyone’s hand,
    so that all whom he has made may know it.[a](C)
Then the animals go into their lairs
    and remain in their dens.(D)
From its chamber comes the whirlwind
    and cold from the scattering winds.(E)
10 By the breath of God ice is given,
    and the broad waters are frozen fast.(F)
11 He loads the thick cloud with moisture;
    the clouds scatter his lightning.(G)
12 They turn round and round by his guidance
    to accomplish all that he commands them
    on the face of the habitable world.(H)
13 Whether for correction or for his land
    or for love, he causes it to happen.(I)

14 “Hear this, O Job;
    stop and consider the wondrous works of God.(J)

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  1. 37.7 Meaning of Heb of 37.7 uncertain

God’s voice thunders(A) in marvelous ways;(B)
    he does great things beyond our understanding.(C)
He says to the snow,(D) ‘Fall on the earth,’
    and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’(E)
So that everyone he has made may know his work,(F)
    he stops all people from their labor.[a](G)
The animals take cover;(H)
    they remain in their dens.(I)
The tempest comes out from its chamber,(J)
    the cold from the driving winds.(K)
10 The breath of God produces ice,
    and the broad waters become frozen.(L)
11 He loads the clouds with moisture;(M)
    he scatters his lightning(N) through them.(O)
12 At his direction they swirl around
    over the face of the whole earth
    to do whatever he commands them.(P)
13 He brings the clouds to punish people,(Q)
    or to water his earth and show his love.(R)

14 “Listen(S) to this, Job;
    stop and consider God’s wonders.(T)

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  1. Job 37:7 Or work, / he fills all people with fear by his power