约伯记 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 约伯记 Chapter 40 connects to 5 cross-references. 以利户驳斥约伯声称「神不听义人」的论点,认为约伯的话充满傲慢,他在漫长的愤怒中说了许多无益的话;他论神的大能,神借着水和云彩浇灌万民,用光明和雷声彰显祂的伟大,神不会苦待义人。
其他译本
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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