Job 39:13
Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich?In other versions
The wings of the ostrich wave proudly; `But' are they the pinions and plumage of love?
ASV
Will he be pulling your plough with cords, turning up the valleys after you?
BBE
The wing of the ostrich beats joyously -- But is it the stork's pinion and plumage?
DBY
"The wings of the ostrich wave proudly; But are they the feathers and plumage of love?
WEB
The wing of the rattling ones exulteth, Whether the pinion of the ostrich or hawk.
YLT
Gave you the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich?
ENG
Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band in the furrow? or will he harrow the valleys after thee?
WBT
The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, but cannot match the pinions and feathers of the stork.
BSB
In context
11Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? or wilt thou leave thy labour to him?
12Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, and gather it into thy barn?
13Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostrich?
14Which leaveth her eggs in the earth, and warmeth them in dust,
15And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.