Job 37 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Job 37
1At this my heart trembleth, and is moved out of its place.
2Hear ye attentively the terror of his voice, and the sound that cometh out of his mouth.
3He beholdeth under all the heavens, and his light is upon the ends of the earth.
4After it a noise shall roar, he shall thunder with the voice of his majesty, and shall not be found out, when his voice shall be heard.
5God shall thunder wonderfully with his voice, he that doth great and unsearchable things.
6He commandeth the snow to go down upon the earth, and the winter rain, and the shower of his strength.
7He sealeth up the hand of all men, that every one may know his works.
8Then the beast shall go into his covert, and shall abide in his den.
9Out of the inner parts shall a tempest come, and cold out of the north.
10When God bloweth there cometh frost, and again the waters are poured out abundantly.
11Corn desireth clouds, and the clouds spread their light:
12Which go round about, whithersoever the will of him that governeth them shall lead them, to whatsoever he shall command them upon the face of the whole earth:
13Whether in one tribe, or in his own land, or in what place soever of his mercy he shall command them to be found.
14Hearken to these things, Job: Stand, and consider the wondrous works of God.
15Dost thou know when God commanded the rains, to shew his light of his clouds?
16Knowest thou the great paths of the clouds, and the perfect knowledges?
17Are not thy garments hot, when the south wind blows upon the earth?
18Thou perhaps hast made the heavens with him, which are most strong, as if they were of molten brass.
19Shew us what we may say to him: or we are wrapped up in darkness.
20Who shall tell him the things I speak? even if a man shall speak, he shall be swallowed up.
21But now they see not the light: the air on a sudden shall be thickened into clouds, and the wind shall pass and drive them away.
22Cold cometh out of the north, and to God praise with fear.
23We cannot find him worthily: he is great in strength, and in judgment, and in justice, and he is ineffable.
24Therefore men shall fear him, and all that seem to themselves to be wise, shall not dare to behold him.
Job 37
1At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place.
2Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his mouth.
3He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
4After it a voice roareth: he thundereth with the voice of his excellency; and he will not stay them when his voice is heard.
5God thundereth marvellously with his voice; great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.
6For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.
7He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his work.
8Then the beasts go into dens, and remain in their places.
9Out of the south cometh the whirlwind: and cold out of the north.
10By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened.
11Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud:
12And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth.
13He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.
14Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
15Dost thou know when God disposed them, and caused the light of his cloud to shine?
16Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?
17How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?
18Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looking glass?
19Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness.
20Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.
21And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.
22Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty.
23Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.
24Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Job 37
Douay-Rheims (DRC)
Traditional Catholic English translation from the Latin Vulgate. Includes deuterocanonical books used in Catholic tradition. Best for readers who want a classic, historically influential Catholic Bible.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Job 37:16
"Knowest thou the great paths of the clouds, and the perfect knowledges?"
"Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?"
