Job 37:16 kjv — Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?

King James Version

"Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?"

— Job 37:16, King James Version

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Job 37 — Context

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He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.

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Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

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Dost thou know when God disposed them, and caused the light of his cloud to shine?

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Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?

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How thy garments are warm, when he quieteth the earth by the south wind?

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Hast thou with him spread out the sky, which is strong, and as a molten looking glass?

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Teach us what we shall say unto him; for we cannot order our speech by reason of darkness.

Job 37:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 37:16 say?
Job 37:16 in the King James Version reads: “Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?”
Where is Job 37:16 in the Bible?
Job 37:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 37, verse 16.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 37:16.
What translation should I read Job 37:16 in?
Job 37:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 37:16?
Job 37:16 reads (KJV): “Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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