Job 41:20-22

King James Version

²⁰Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, as out of a seething pot or caldron.

²¹His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth.

²²In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy before him.

Job 41:20-22

New King James Version

²⁰Smoke goes out of his nostrils,
As from a boiling pot and burning rushes.
²¹His breath kindles coals,
And a flame goes out of his mouth.
²²Strength dwells in his neck,
And ^[a]sorrow dances before him.

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Job 41:22 despair

Job 41:20-22

New International Version

²⁰Smoke pours from its nostrils^(A)
    as from a boiling pot over burning reeds.
²¹Its breath^(B) sets coals ablaze,
    and flames dart from its mouth.^(C)
²²Strength^(D) resides in its neck;
    dismay goes before it.

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Job 41:20-22

English Standard Version

²⁰Out of his nostrils comes forth smoke,
    as from a boiling pot and burning rushes.
²¹His breath ^(A)kindles coals,
    and a flame comes forth from his mouth.
²²In his neck abides strength,
    and terror dances before him.