8. Then the beasts go into coverts, and remain in their dens.
9. Out of the chamber of the south cometh the storm: and cold out of the north.
10. By the breath of God ice is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened.
11. Yea, he ladeth the thick cloud with moisture; he spreadeth abroad the cloud of his lightning:
12. And it is turned round about by his guidance, that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the habitable world.
13. Whether it be for correction, or for his land, or for mercy, that he cause it to come.
14. Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
15. Dost thou know how God layeth his charge upon them, and causeth the lightning of his cloud to shine?
16. Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?