14 This is the top of the ways of God; only He who created it can draw His sword to it;

15 The mountains bring him food, and there all the beasts of the field play;

16 He lies under the shady trees, under the reeds, and in the marshes;

17 The shady trees cover him with their shadow; willows by the streams surround him;

18 Behold, he drinks of the river, and is not in a hurry; he remains calm, even though the Jordan rushes to his mouth.

19 Shall any man take him in his sight, and pierce his nose with a hook?

20 Can thou pull out the leviathan with a rod, and seize him by the tongue with a rope?

21 Shall thou put a ring in his nostrils? Will you pierce his jaw with a needle?

22 Shall he beseech thee much, and shall he speak to thee meekly?

23 Shall he make a covenant with thee, and shall thou take him for thy servant for ever?

24 Wilt thou make fun of it as with a bird, and bind it for thy maidens?

25 Shall the companions of the fisher sell it, shall they divide it among the Canaanite merchants?

26 Can thou pierce his skin with a spear, and his head with a fisherman's edge?

27 Lay thy hand upon him, and remember the struggle: thou shalt not go forward.

Chapter 41

1 Hope is in vain: will you not fall at the mere sight of him?

2 There is no one so brave as to dare to disturb him; who can stand before My face?

3 Who went before me, that I might repay him? under all heaven is all Mine.

4 I will not be silent about his members, about the strength and beautiful proportion of them.

5 Who can open the top of his garment, who will come to his double jaws?

6 Who can open the doors of his face? the circle of his teeth is terror;