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Job 40:14-23 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

14. Then I will be the first to praise youand admit that you won the victory yourself.

15. Look at the monster Behemoth;I created him and I created you.He eats grass like a cow,

16. but what strength there is in his body,and what power there is in his muscles!

17. His tail stands up like a cedar,and the muscles in his legs are strong.

18. His bones are as strong as bronze,and his legs are like iron bars.

19. The most amazing of all my creatures!Only his Creator can defeat him.

20. Grass to feed him growson the hills where wild beasts play.

21. He lies down under the thorn bushes,and hides among the reeds in the swamp.

22. The thorn bushes and the willows by the streamgive him shelter in their shade.

23. He is not afraid of a rushing river;he is calm when the Jordan dashes in his face.

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