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The Book of Job, Chapter 37, Verse 17

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Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?
King James Version
How thy garments [are] warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south [wind]?
American Standard Version
How thy garments are warm, When the earth is still by reason of the south [wind] ?
New English Translation
You, whose garments are hot when the earth is still because of the south wind,
World English Bible
You whose clothing is warm, when the earth is still by reason of the south wind?
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Hast thou with him spread out the sky, [which is] strong, [and] as a molten looking glass?
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Teach us what we shall say unto him; [for] we cannot order [our speech] by reason of darkness.
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Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.
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And now [men] see not the bright light which [is] in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them.
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Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God [is] terrible majesty.
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[Touching] the Almighty, we cannot find him out: [he is] excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.
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Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any [that are] wise of heart.
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Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
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Who [is] this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?
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Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.