15. Hinei now behemot (hippopotamus), which I made along with thee; he eateth grass like an ox.
16. Hinei now, his koach is in his loins, and his force is in the sinews of his beten (belly).
17. He moveth his zanav (tail) like a cedar branch; the sinews of his thighs are firmly interwoven.
18. His atzmot are like tubes of nechoshet; his limbs are like rods of barzel (iron).
19. He is the reshit (firstling) of the ways of El; He, his Maker, can approach it with His cherev.
20. Surely the harim bring forth food for him, where all the wild beasts play.
21. He lieth under the shade of lotus plants, beseter (in the covert) of the reed and marsh.
22. The lotus plants cover him with their shadow; the willows by the nakhal (brook, stream) surround him.
23. See, when the nahar (river) rages, he is not alarmed; he is confident, though Yarden breaketh forth upon his mouth.
24. While he is looking can one capture him? With mokeshim (hooks) can one pierce his nose?