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The Book of Job, Chapter 39, Verse 25

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He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that [it is] the sound of the trumpet.
King James Version
He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
American Standard Version
As oft as the trumpet [soundeth] he saith, Aha! And he smelleth the battle afar off, The thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
New English Translation
At the sound of the trumpet, it says,‘Aha!’ And from a distance it catches the scent of battle, the thunderous shouting of commanders, and the battle cries.
World English Bible
As often as the trumpet sounds he snorts, 'Aha!' He smells the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
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Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, [and] stretch her wings toward the south?
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Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high?
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She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place.
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From thence she seeketh the prey, [and] her eyes behold afar off.
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Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain [are], there [is] she.
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Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said,
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Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct [him]? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
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Then Job answered the LORD, and said,
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Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
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Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.