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The Book of Job, Chapter 39, Verse 26

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He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
King James Version
Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, [and] stretch her wings toward the south?
American Standard Version
Is it by thy wisdom that the hawk soareth, (And) stretcheth her wings toward the south?
New English Translation
“Is it by your understanding that the hawk soars, and spreads its wings toward the south?
World English Bible
"Is it by your wisdom that the hawk soars, and stretches 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.
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Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,