ヨブ記 40:23
Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.
Context
This verse from ヨブ記 Chapter 40 connects to 5 cross-references. ヨブは繁栄していた以前の日々を回想した。以前は尊敬され、頼られ、義を行っていた。今は若者にも嘲笑され、身分の低い者たちに侮られていると嘆いた。
他の翻訳
Behold, if a river overflow, he trembleth not; He is confident, though a Jordan swell even to his mouth.
Lo, a flood oppresseth--he doth not haste, He is confident though Jordan Doth come forth unto his mouth.
Truly, if the river is overflowing, it gives him no cause for fear; he has no sense of danger, even if Jordan is rushing against his mouth.
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