11. He loads the clouds with moisture. He scatters his lightning through them.
12. He directs the clouds to circle above the surface of the whole earth. They do everything he commands them to do.
13. He tells the clouds to punish people. Or he brings them to water his earth and show his love.
14. "Job, listen to me. Stop and think about the wonderful things God does.
15. Do you know how he controls the clouds? Do you understand how he makes his lightning flash?
16. Do you know how the clouds stay up in the sky? Do you understand the wonders of the One who has perfect knowledge?
17. Even your clothes are too hot for you when the land lies quiet under the south wind.
18. Can you help God spread out the skies? They are as hard as a mirror that's made out of bronze.
19. "Job, tell us what we should say to God. We can't prepare our case because our minds are dark.
20. Should he be told that I want to speak? Would any man ask to be destroyed by him?
21. No one can look at the sun. It's too bright after the wind has swept the skies clean.
22. Out of the north, God comes in his shining glory. He comes in all of his wonderful majesty.