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12 With his power he ·quiets [stills] the ·sea [or Sea; C the powers of chaos];
    by his ·wisdom [understanding] he ·destroys [struck] Rahab, the sea monster [9:13].
13 He breathes, and ·the sky clears [L he makes the heavens beautiful].
    His hand ·stabs [slays] the fleeing ·snake [serpent; C Leviathan, another sea monster representing chaos; 3:8; Is. 27:1].
14 And these are ·only a small part of God’s works [L fringes of his way].
    We only hear a small whisper of him.
Who could understand God’s thundering power?”

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12 By his power he churned up the sea;(A)
    by his wisdom(B) he cut Rahab(C) to pieces.
13 By his breath the skies(D) became fair;
    his hand pierced the gliding serpent.(E)
14 And these are but the outer fringe of his works;
    how faint the whisper(F) we hear of him!(G)
    Who then can understand the thunder of his power?”(H)

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