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he goes out to meet the weapons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; he charges into battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in <i>his</i> strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He paws in the valley, and rejoices in <i>his</i> strength; He gallops into the clash of arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“He paws in the valley, and rejoices in <i>his</i> strength; He goes out to meet the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220He paws in the valley, and rejoices in his strength; He goes out to meet the weapons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“He paws in the valley, and rejoices in <i>his</i> strength; He goes out to meet the weapons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He paws in the valley and rejoices in <i>his</i> power; He goes out to meet the weapons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; He goes out to meet the weapons [of armed men].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; he charges into battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; He charges into battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: He goeth out to meet the armed men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Before horses are ridden into battle, they paw at the ground, proud of their strength. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth out to meet the armed men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />It paws in strength and finds joy in its power. It charges into battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/39.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They eagerly paw the ground in the valley; they rush into battle with all their strength. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He paws the ground in the valley and rejoices in his strength; he goes out to face weapons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; he charges into battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />It paws the ground in the valley, exulting mightily, it goes out to meet the weapons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He paws in the valley, and rejoices in his strength. He goes out to meet the armed men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He paws in the valley, and rejoices in his strength. He goes out to meet the armed men. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />They dig in a valley, and he rejoices in power, "" He goes forth to meet the armor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> They dig in a valley, and he rejoiceth in power, He goeth forth to meet the armour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They will dig in the valley, and he will rejoice in strength: he will go forth to the meeting of the weapon.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He breaketh up the earth with his hoof, he pranceth boldly, he goeth forward to meet armed men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He digs at the earth with his hoof; he jumps around boldly; he advances to meet armed men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He paws the valley, he rejoices in his strength, and charges into battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />It paws violently, exults mightily; it goes out to meet the weapons.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He paws in the plain, and rejoices in the valley; he goes forth armed to the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He paws in the depths and prances in the valley and goes out in armor for the attack<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength; He goeth out to meet the clash of arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He paws exulting in the plain, and goes forth in strength into the plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/39-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=6201" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/39.htm">God Speaks of His Creation</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>Do you make him leap like a locust, striking terror with his proud snorting? <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2658.htm" title="2658: yaḥ·pə·rū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To dig, search for. A primitive root; properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore.">He paws</a> <a href="/hebrew/6010.htm" title="6010: ḇā·‘ê·meq (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A vale. From amaq; a vale.">in the valley</a> <a href="/hebrew/7797.htm" title="7797: wə·yā·śîś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To exult, rejoice. Or siys; a primitive root; to be bright, i.e. Cheerful.">and rejoices</a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: bə·ḵō·aḥ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">in his strength;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yê·ṣê (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">he charges</a> <a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·raṯ- (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5402.htm" title="5402: nā·šeq (N-ms) -- Equipment, weapons. Or nesheq; from nashaq; military equipment, i.e. arms, or an arsenal.">into battle.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>He laughs at fear, frightened of nothing; he does not turn back from the sword.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/8-6.htm">Jeremiah 8:6</a></span><br />I have listened and heard; they do not speak what is right. No one repents of his wickedness, asking, ‘What have I done?’ Everyone has pursued his own course like a horse charging into battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-40.htm">Psalm 107:40</a></span><br />He pours out contempt on the nobles and makes them wander in a trackless wasteland.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1-3</a></span><br />Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/10-3.htm">Zechariah 10:3</a></span><br />“My anger burns against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders. For the LORD of Hosts attends to His flock, the house of Judah; He will make them like His royal steed in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-15.htm">Habakkuk 3:15</a></span><br />You trampled the sea with Your horses, churning the great waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">Psalm 33:17</a></span><br />A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm">Proverbs 21:31</a></span><br />A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/34-7.htm">Isaiah 34:7</a></span><br />And the wild oxen will fall with them, the young bulls with the strong ones. Their land will be drenched with blood, and their soil will be soaked with fat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/26-10.htm">Ezekiel 26:10-11</a></span><br />His multitude of horses will cover you in their dust. When he enters your gates as an army entering a breached city, your walls will shake from the noise of cavalry, wagons, and chariots. / The hooves of his horses will trample all your streets. He will slaughter your people with the sword, and your mighty pillars will fall to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-24.htm">1 Corinthians 9:24-26</a></span><br />Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. / Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. / Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-7.htm">2 Timothy 4:7</a></span><br />I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13-17</a></span><br />Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. / Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, / and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1</a></span><br />Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He paws in the valley, and rejoices in his strength: he goes on to meet the armed men.</p><p class="hdg">He paweth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/5-22.htm">Judges 5:22</a></b></br> Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, the pransings of their mighty ones.</p><p class="hdg">and</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">1 Samuel 17:4-10,42</a></b></br> And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height <i>was</i> six cubits and a span… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Psalm 19:5</a></b></br> Which <i>is</i> as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, <i>and</i> rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise <i>man</i> glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty <i>man</i> glory in his might, let not the rich <i>man</i> glory in his riches:</p><p class="hdg">he goeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm">Proverbs 21:31</a></b></br> The horse <i>is</i> prepared against the day of battle: but safety <i>is</i> of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/8-6.htm">Jeremiah 8:6</a></b></br> I hearkened and heard, <i>but</i> they spake not aright: no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? 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The valley often represents a place of preparation or testing in biblical literature. In ancient times, valleys were strategic locations for battles due to their flat terrain. The imagery of the horse pawing suggests eagerness and anticipation, reflecting the readiness of God's creation to fulfill its purpose. This can be connected to the spiritual readiness believers are called to have, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where the armor of God is described.<p><b>and rejoices in his strength;</b><br>The rejoicing in strength highlights the confidence and power inherent in the horse, a creature designed for war. This mirrors the biblical theme of finding joy and confidence in the strength provided by God. In a broader sense, it reflects the joy believers find in the strength of the Lord, as seen in <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a>, "the joy of the Lord is your strength." The horse's strength is a gift from God, much like the spiritual gifts and strengths given to believers.<p><b>he charges into battle.</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the courage and fearlessness of the horse, charging into the fray without hesitation. It reflects the biblical call to courage and faithfulness in the face of spiritual battles, as seen in <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>, where God commands Joshua to be strong and courageous. The horse's charge can also be seen as a type of Christ, who willingly faced the ultimate battle against sin and death. The imagery of charging into battle is a powerful reminder of the spiritual warfare Christians are engaged in, as described in <a href="/2_corinthians/10-3.htm">2 Corinthians 10:3-5</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure of the Book of Job, a man of great faith and patience who undergoes severe trials and suffering.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The speaker in this passage, who is responding to Job, highlighting His creation and sovereignty.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_horse.htm">The Horse</a></b><br>The subject of this verse, symbolizing strength, courage, and readiness for battle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_valley.htm">The Valley</a></b><br>Represents a place of preparation and anticipation, where the horse readies itself for the coming challenge.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a></b><br>A metaphor for life's challenges and spiritual warfare, where strength and courage are tested.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_and_readiness.htm">Strength and Readiness</a></b><br>Just as the horse is prepared and eager for battle, Christians should be spiritually prepared and eager to face life's challenges with God's strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_creation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Creation</a></b><br>This verse is part of God's discourse on His creation, reminding us of His power and control over all things, including our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_trials.htm">Courage in the Face of Trials</a></b><br>The horse's charge into battle symbolizes the courage we must have when facing spiritual and personal battles, trusting in God's provision and strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_god's_strength.htm">Joy in God's Strength</a></b><br>The horse rejoices in its strength, teaching us to find joy in the strength God provides us to overcome obstacles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_spiritual_warfare.htm">Preparation for Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Like the horse preparing for battle, we must equip ourselves with God's Word and prayer to stand firm in spiritual warfare.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_39.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 39</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_disasters.htm">Why does God allow suffering? Why He can't stop disasters, earthquakes, tornadoes and storms from occurring?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_ezekiel_39_11-15_burial.htm">What historical or archaeological evidence exists to confirm or deny the massive burial of armies described in Ezekiel 39:11-15?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_job_39_19-25's_horse_description_true.htm">In Job 39:19-25, the horse is described as fearless in battle; is this a poetic exaggeration or is there historical evidence supporting such behavior?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_og,_king_of_bashan.htm">Who was Og, King of Bashan?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/39.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">He paweth . . . he rejoiceth.</span>--The first verb is plural, and the second singular. "They paw" (literally, <span class= "ital">dig</span>)<span class= "ital">, </span>and "he rejoiceth."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/39.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He paweth in the valley</span>. Canon Cook appositely compares Virgil's "carat tellurem" ('Georg.,' 3:87, 88), and Professor Lee Pope's expression, that "ere they start a thousand steps are lost." The verb is in the plural, because a line of cavalry, all pawing and eager to be off, is intended to be represented. And rejoiceth in his strength. Nothing is more remarkable than the eagerness and joy which war-horses show when the battle approaches. They are generally more excited than their riders. He goeth on to meet the armed men; literally, <span class="accented">he rusheth upon the weapons</span>. Equally true in ancient and in modern warfare. The main use of cavalry is in the charge (see Denison's 'Hist. of Cavalry,' pp. 507-512). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/39-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He paws</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְפְּר֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·pə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2658.htm">Strong's 2658: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pry into, to delve, to explore</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the valley</span><br /><span class="heb">בָ֭עֵמֶק</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·‘ê·meq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6010.htm">Strong's 6010: </a> </span><span class="str2">A vale</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and rejoices</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָשִׂ֣ישׂ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·śîś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7797.htm">Strong's 7797: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be bright, cheerful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his strength;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכֹ֑חַ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵō·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A small reptile (of unknown species)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he charges</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵ֝צֵ֗א</span> <span class="translit">(yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into battle.</span><br /><span class="heb">נָֽשֶׁק׃</span> <span class="translit">(nā·šeq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5402.htm">Strong's 5402: </a> </span><span class="str2">Military equipment, arms, an arsenal</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/39-21.htm">Job 39:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/39-21.htm">Job 39:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/39-21.htm">Job 39:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/39-21.htm">Job 39:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/39-21.htm">Job 39:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/39-21.htm">Job 39:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/39-21.htm">Job 39:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/39-21.htm">Job 39:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/39-21.htm">Job 39:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/39-21.htm">Job 39:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/39-21.htm">OT Poetry: Job 39:21 He paws in the valley and rejoices (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/39-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 39:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 39:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/39-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 39:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 39:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>