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


In Context

18 His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.

19 He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach him.

20 Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.

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

22 The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook encompass him.

23 Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

40:21He sleepeth under the shadow, in the covert of the reed, and in moist places.

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 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.