Job 39:13

Job 39:13 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

13“The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully,

though they cannot compare

with the wings and feathers of the stork.

13¶“The wings of the ostrich flap joyously,

With the pinion and feathers of love,

13¶“The [flightless] wings of the ostrich wave joyously;

With the pinion (shackles, fetters) and plumage of love,

13The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully,

but cannot match the pinions and feathers of the stork.

13The wings of the ostrich wave proudly;

But are they the pinions and plumage of love?

13Canst thou binde the vnicorne with his band to labour in the furrowe? or will he plowe the valleyes after thee?

13“The wings of the ostrich wave proudly,

but are they the feathers and plumage of love?

13“The wings of ostriches flap with joy.

But they can’t compare with the wings and feathers of storks.

13When an ostrich is happy,

it waves its wings.

But it cannot use its wings to fly,

as a stork can do.

13[The] wing of the crying ostriches exults, but as a pinion and feather of a stork?