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The Book of Job, Chapter 40, Verse 19

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His bones [are as] strong pieces of brass; his bones [are] like bars of iron.
King James Version
He [is] the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach [unto him].
American Standard Version
He is the chief of the ways of God: He [only] that made him giveth him his sword.
New English Translation
It ranks first among the works of God, the One who made it has furnished it with a sword.
World English Bible
He is the chief of the ways of God. He who made him gives him his sword.
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Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.
21
He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
22
The shady trees cover him [with] their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.
23
Behold, he drinketh up a river, [and] hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.
24
He taketh it with his eyes: [his] nose pierceth through snares.
1
Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord [which] thou lettest down?
2
Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn?
3
Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft [words] unto thee?
4
Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever?
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Wilt thou play with him as [with] a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?