8. Then the beasts go into densand remain in their places.
9. Out of the south comes the whirlwind,and cold out of the north.
10. By the breath of God frost is given,and the broad waters are frozen.
11. Also He loads the thick clouds with moisture;He scatters His bright clouds,
12. and they are turned about by His guidance,that they may do whatever He commands themupon the face of the inhabited earth.
13. He causes it to come, whether for correction,or for His land or for mercy.
14. “Listen to this, Job; stand stilland consider the wondrous works of God.
15. Do you know when God dispatches themand causes the light of His cloud to shine?
16. Do you know how the clouds are balanced,the wondrous works of Him who is perfect in knowledge?
17. How your garments are warm,when He quiets the earth by the south wind?
18. Have you, with Him, spread out the sky,which is strong and is like a molded mirror?
19. “Teach us what we will say to Him,for we cannot prepare our speech because of the darkness.
20. Will it be told Him that I speak?If a man speaks, surely he will be swallowed up.
21. Now men do not see the bright lightwhich is in the clouds,but the wind passes and cleanses them.