Bible in Basic English
"For a rod, or for a curse, or for mercy, causing it to come on the mark."
— Job 37:13, Bible in Basic English
By the breath of God ice is made, and the wide waters are shut in.
The thick cloud is weighted with thunder-flame, and the cloud sends out its light;
And it goes this way and that, round about, turning itself by his guiding, to do whatever he gives orders to be done, on the face of his world of men,
For a rod, or for a curse, or for mercy, causing it to come on the mark.
Give ear to this, O Job, and keep quiet in your place; and take note of the wonders worked by God.
Have you knowledge of God's ordering of his works, how he makes the light of his cloud to be seen?
Have you knowledge of the balancings of the clouds, the wonders of him who has all wisdom?