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


In Context

18 His bones are like tubes of brass. His limbs are like bars of iron.

19 He is the chief of the ways of God. He who made him gives him his sword.

20 Surely the mountains produce food for him, where all the animals of the field play.

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

22 The lotuses cover him with their shade. The willows of the brook surround him.

23 Behold, if a river overflows, he doesn't tremble. He is confident, though the Jordan swells even to 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 Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

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.