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Job 41:21–22

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21Its breathm sets coals ablaze,

and flames dart from its mouth.n

22Strengtho resides in its neck;

dismay goes before it.

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Cross references

  1. mSee Job 4:9; Isa 11:4; 40:7
  2. nPs 18:8; Isa 10:17; 30:27; 33:14; 66:14–16; Jer 4:4
  3. oSee Job 39:11

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

His breath kindles coals,

and a flame comes forth from his mouth.

In his neck abides strength,

and terror dances before him.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

His breath sets coals ablaze,

and flames pour out of his mouth.

Strength resides in his neck,

and dismay dances before him.

NLTNew Living Translation

Its breath would kindle coals,

for flames shoot from its mouth.

“The tremendous strength in Leviathan’s neck

strikes terror wherever it goes.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Its breath kindles charcoal,

and a flame comes from its mouth.

“Strength abides in its neck,

and dismay dances before it.

KJV 1900King James Version

His breath kindleth coals,

And a flame goeth out of his mouth.

In his neck remaineth strength,

And sorrow is turned into joy before him.