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The Book of Job, Chapter 26, Verse 7

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Hell [is] naked before him, and destruction hath no covering.
King James Version
He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, [and] hangeth the earth upon nothing.
American Standard Version
He stretcheth out the north over empty space, And hangeth the earth upon nothing.
New English Translation
He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth on nothing.
World English Bible
He stretches out the north over empty space, and hangs the earth on nothing.
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He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under them.
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He holdeth back the face of his throne, [and] spreadeth his cloud upon it.
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He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.
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The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof.
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He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.
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By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
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Lo, these [are] parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
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Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,
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[As] God liveth, [who] hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, [who] hath vexed my soul;
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All the while my breath [is] in me, and the spirit of God [is] in my nostrils;