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22 The lotus trees cover it for shade;
    the willows of the wadi surround it.
23 Even if the river is turbulent, it is not frightened;
    it is confident though Jordan rushes against its mouth.
24 Can one take it with hooks[a]
    or pierce its nose with a snare?

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Footnotes

  1. Job 40:24 Cn: Heb in his eyes

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