Behold, the hope of a man is false; he is laid low even at the sight of him. No one is so fierce that he dares to stir him up. Who then is he who can stand before me?Job 41:9–10+False HopeThe world is...  Read More

Can you fill his skin with harpoons or his head with fishing spears? Lay your hands on him; remember the battle—you will not do it again!Job 41:7–8+Remember the BattleHistory is full of accounts of br...  Read More

Will you play with him as with a bird, or will you put him on a leash for your girls? Will traders bargain over him? Will they divide him up among the merchants?Job 41:5–6+UntamableThese verses give u...  Read More

Will he make many pleas to you? Will he speak to you soft words? Will he make a covenant with you to take him for your servant forever?Job 41:3–4+Soft Words“You catch more flies with honey than vinega...  Read More

Can you draw out Leviathan with a fishhook or press down his tongue with a cord? Can you put a rope in his nose or pierce his jaw with a hook?Job 41:1–2+The LeviathanThere has been quite a lot of deba...  Read More

Under the lotus plants he lies, in the shelter of the reeds and in the marsh. For his shade the lotus trees cover him; the willows of the brook surround him. Behold, if the river is turbulent he is no...  Read More

He is the first of the works of God; let him who made him bring near his sword! For the mountains yield food for him where all the wild beasts play.Job 40:19–20+The Works of GodWe often forget about h...  Read More

Behold, Behemoth, which I made as I made you; he eats grass like an ox. Behold, his strength in his loins, and his power in the muscles of his belly. He makes his tail stiff like a cedar; the sinews o...  Read More

Adorn yourself with majesty and dignity; clothe yourself with glory and splendor. Pour out the overflowings of your anger, and look on everyone who is proud and abase him. Look on everyone who is prou...  Read More

Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: Dress for action like a man; I will question you, and you make it known to me. Will you even put me in the wrong? Will you condemn me that you...  Read More

Then Job answered the LORD and said: “Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth. I have spoken once, and I will not answer; twice, but I will proceed no further...  Read More

And the LORD said to Job: “Shall a faultfinder contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.”Job 40:1–2+Arguing With GodFor many of us, it can be quite difficult to take orders...  Read More