Job 37:6-13

6He tells the snow to fall to the earth. He tells the rain to pour down and make the ground wet.

7He does that to show people what he can do. He causes everyone to stop their own work.

8The wild animals have to hide in a safe place. They have to stay in their homes.

9The strong wind of a storm comes from the place where it starts. Cold winds blow strongly from the north.

10The cold wind is like God's breath. He causes ice to cover the rivers and the lakes.

11He fills the clouds with lots of water. He sends the lightning through the clouds.

12The clouds move around across the whole earth. They go wherever God sends them. He tells them what they must do.

13He may send a storm as punishment for his land. Or he may send it to show his love for his people.