21He sleepeth under the shadow, in the covert of the reed, and in moist places.


In Context

18 His bones are like pipes of brass, his gristle like plates of iron.

19 He is the beginning of the ways of God, who made him, he will apply his sword.

20 To him the mountains bring forth grass : there all the beasts of the field shall play.

21 He sleepeth under the shadow, in the covert of the reed, and in moist places.

22 The shades cover his shadow, the willows of the brook shall compass him about.

23 Behold, he will drink up a river, and not wonder : and he trusteth that the Jordan may run into his mouth.

Job 40:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

40:21He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

40:21Under the lotus plants he lies, hidden among the reeds in the marsh.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

40:21He lieth under the lotus-trees, In the covert of the reed, and the fen.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

40:21He lieth under lotus-bushes, in the covert of the reed and fen:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

40:21He lieth under the lotus trees, in the covert of the reed, and the fen.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

40:21He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

40:21He lies under the lotus trees, in the covert of the reed, and the marsh.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

40:21Under shades he lieth down, In a secret place of reed and mire.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

40:21He lies under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.