Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Job 38:11-22 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

11. and said,“Your powerful waves stop here!They can go no further.”

12. Did you ever tell the sun to rise?And did it obey?

13. Did it take hold of the earthand shake out the wickedlike dust from a rug?

14. Early dawn outlines the hillslike stitches on clothingor sketches on clay.

15. But its light is too muchfor those who are evil,and their power is broken.

16. Job, have you ever walkedon the ocean floor?

17. Have you seen the gateto the world of the dead?

18. And how large is the earth?Tell me, if you know!

19. Where is the home of light,and where does darkness live?

20. Can you lead them home?

21. I'm certain you must be able to,since you were already bornwhen I created everything.

22. Have you been to the placeswhere I keep snow and hail,