New International Reader's Version

Job 37:7-15 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

7. He stops everyone from working. He wants them to see his work.

8. The animals go inside. They remain in their dens.

9. The storm comes out of its storeroom in the heavens. The cold comes from the driving winds.

10. The breath of God produces ice. The shallow water freezes over.

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?