Nehr · Job 40

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
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World English Bible (WEB)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

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