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Job 40:23

Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.
Job 40:23 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Behold, if a river overflow, he trembleth not; He is confident, though a Jordan swell even to his mouth.

    ASV

  • Will he make an agreement with you, so that you may take him as a servant for ever?

    BBE

  • Lo, the river overfloweth -- he startleth not: he is confident though a Jordan break forth against his mouth.

    DBY

  • Behold, if a river overflows, he doesn't tremble. He is confident, though the Jordan swells even to his mouth.

    WEB

  • Lo, a flood oppresseth -- he doth not haste, He is confident though Jordan Doth come forth unto his mouth.

    YLT

  • Behold, he drinks up a river, and hastes not: he trusts that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.

    ENG

  • Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever?

    WBT

  • Though the river rages, Behemoth is unafraid; he remains secure, though the Jordan surges to his mouth.

    BSB

In context

21He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.

22The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.

23Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.

24He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares.

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