7. He stamps the hand of every personso all can know his work.
8. The wild beast enters its lair,lies down in its den.
9. The storm comes from its chamber,the cold from the north wind.
10. By God’s breath ice forms;water’s expanse becomes solid.
11. He also fills clouds with moisture;his lightning scatters clouds.
12. He overturns the circling clouds;by his guidance they do their work,doing everything he commands over the entire earth.
13. Whether for punishment, for his world,or for kindness,God makes it all happen.
14. Hear this, Job;stop and ponder God’s mighty deeds.
15. Do you realize that when God commands them,his clouds produce lightning?
16. Do you understand the positioning of the clouds,the amazing deeds of one with perfect knowledge,
17. you whose clothes are hotwhen earth is calmed by the south wind?
18. Can you form the sky with him,hard like a mirror made of metal?