8. The beasts go into dens,And remain in their lairs.
9. From the chamber of the south comes the whirlwind,And cold from the scattering winds of the north.
10. By the breath of God ice is given,And the broad waters are frozen.
11. Also with moisture He saturates the thick clouds;He scatters His bright clouds.
12. And they swirl about, being turned by His guidance,That they may do whatever He commands themOn the face of the whole earth.
13. He causes it to come,Whether for correction,Or for His land,Or for mercy.
14. “Listen to this, O Job;Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.
15. Do you know when God dispatches them,And causes the light of His cloud to shine?
16. Do you know how the clouds are balanced,Those wondrous works of Him who is perfect in knowledge?
17. Why are your garments hot,When He quiets the earth by the south wind?
18. With Him, have you spread out the skies,Strong as a cast metal mirror?
19. “Teach us what we should say to Him,For we can prepare nothing because of the darkness.