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The Book of Job, Chapter 26, Verse 8

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He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, [and] hangeth the earth upon nothing.
King James Version
He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under them.
American Standard Version
He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; And the cloud is not rent under them.
New English Translation
He locks the waters in his clouds, and the clouds do not burst with the weight of them.
World English Bible
He binds up the waters in his thick clouds, and the cloud is not burst 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;
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My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.