Job 37 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Job 37
1At this my heart trembleth, And leapeth out of its place.
2Hear, O hear, the thunder of his voice, And the noise which goeth forth from his mouth!
3He directeth it under the whole heaven, And his lightning to the ends of the earth.
4After it the thunder roareth; He thundereth with his voice of majesty, And restraineth it not, when his voice is heard.
5God thundereth with his voice marvellously; Great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.
6For he saith to the snow, "Be thou on the earth!" To the shower also, even the showers of his might.
7He sealeth up the hand of every man, That all men whom he hath made may acknowledge him.
8Then the beasts go into dens, And abide in their caverns.
9Out of the south cometh the whirlwind, And cold out of the north.
10By the breath of God ice is formed, And the broad waters become narrow,
11Yea, with moisture he burdeneth the clouds; He spreadeth abroad his lightning-clouds.
12They move about by his direction, To execute all his commands throughout the world;
13Whether he cause them to come for punishment, Or for the land, or for mercy.
14Give ear to this, O Job! Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God!
15Dost thou know when God gave commandment to them, And caused the lightning of his cloud to flash?
16Dost thou understand the balancing of the clouds, The wondrous works of Him that is perfect in knowledge?
17How thy garments become warm, When he maketh the earth still by the south wind?
18Canst thou like him spread out the sky, Which is firm like a molten mirror?
19Teach us what we shall say to him! For we cannot set in order our words by reason of darkness.
20Shall it be told him that I would speak? Shall a man speak, that he may be consumed?
21For now men do not look upon the light, When it is bright in the skies, When the wind hath passed over them, and made them clear.
22From the north cometh gold; But with God is terrible majesty!
23The Almighty, we cannot find him out; Great is he in power and justice, Abundant in righteousness; he doth not oppress.
24Therefore let men fear him! Upon none of the wise in heart will he look.
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 Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Job 37
Noyes Translation (1869) (Noyes)
A scholarly 1869 translation by George R. Noyes, aiming for precision and literary beauty. Known for its distinct Unitarian perspective and separate translation of poetical books like Psalms.
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
"Dost thou understand the balancing of the clouds, The wondrous works of Him that is perfect in knowledge?"
"Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?"
