Job 40 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Job 40
1And the Lord answering Job out of the whirlwind, said:
2Gird up thy loins like a man: I will ask thee, and do thou tell me.
3Wilt thou make void my judgment: and condemn me, that thou mayst be justified?
4And hast thou an arm like God, and canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
5Clothe thyself with beauty, and set thyself up on high, and be glorious, and put on goodly garments.
6Scatter the proud in thy indignation, and behold every arrogant man, and humble him.
7Look on all that are proud, and confound them, and crush the wicked in their place,
8Hide them in the dust together, and plunge their faces into the pit.
9Then I will confess that thy right hand is able to save thee.
10Behold behemoth whom I made with thee, he eateth grass like an ox.
11His strength is in his loins, and his force in the navel of his belly.
12He setteth up his tail like a cedar, the sinews of his testicles are wrapped together.
13His bones are like pipes of brass, his gristle like plates of iron.
14He is the beginning of the ways of God, who made him, he will apply his sword.
15To him the mountains bring forth grass: there all the beasts of the field shall play.
16He sleepeth under the shadow, in the covert of the reed, and in moist places.
17The shades cover his shadow, the willows of the brook shall compass him about.
18Behold, he will drink up a river, and not wonder: and he trusteth that the Jordan may run into his mouth.
19In his eyes as with a hook he shall take him, and bore through his nostrils with stakes.
20Canst thou draw out the leviathan with a hook, or canst thou tie his tongue with a cord?
21Canst thou put a ring in his nose, or bore through his jaw with a buckle?
22Will he make many supplications to thee, or speak soft words to thee?
23Will he make a covenant with thee, and wilt thou take him to be a servant for ever?
24Shalt thou play with him as with a bird, or tie him up for thy handmaids?
25Shall friends cut him in pieces, shall merchants divide him?
26Wilt thou fill nets with his skin, and the cabins of fishes with his head?
27Lay thy hand upon him: remember the battle, and speak no more.
28Behold his hope shall fail him, and in the sight of all he shall be cast down.
Job 40
1Moreover the Lord answered Job, and said,
2Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
3Then Job answered the Lord, and said,
4Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
5Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
6Then answered the Lord unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
7Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.
8Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?
9Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
10Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.
11Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and abase him.
12Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.
13Hide them in the dust together; and bind their faces in secret.
14Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand can save thee.
15Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.
16Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly.
17He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together.
18His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.
19He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.
20Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.
21He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
22The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.
23Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.
24He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Job 40
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 40:16
"He sleepeth under the shadow, in the covert of the reed, and in moist places."
"Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly."
