“For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth: likewise to the small raine, and to the great raine of his strength.”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
For he saith to the snow, Be thou [on] the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.
- King James Version
"For to the snow He says, 'Fall on the earth,' And to the downpour and the rain, 'Be strong.'
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For he saith to the snow, Fall thou on the earth; Likewise to the shower of rain, And to the showers of his mighty rain.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For he says to the snow, Make the earth wet; and to the rain-storm, Come down.
- Basic English Bible
For he saith to the snow, Fall on the earth! and to the pouring rain, even the pouring rains of his might.
- Darby Bible
For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.
- Webster's Bible
For he says to the snow, 'Fall on the earth;' likewise to the shower of rain, and to the showers of his mighty rain.
- World English Bible
For to snow He saith, `Be [on] the earth.' And the small rain and great rain of His power.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For He saith to the snow: 'Fall thou on the earth'; likewise to the shower of rain, and to the showers of His mighty rain.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Job 37:6
37:6 Strength - Those storms of rain which come with great force and irresistible violence.