“The writer mentions natural things, that is, nothing that is new or unusual. Certain laws regulate everything, and nothing has changed. Indeed, if what concerns wild beasts remains the same, even more so what concerns us remains unchanged. If it is not possible to restrain "the strength of the lion," then the righteou…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 4:10
Original
11The old lion perisheth for lack of prey, and the stout lion’s whelps are scattered abroad.
Modern
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In context
9By the blast of God they perish, and by the breath of his nostrils are they consumed.
10The roaring of the lion, and the voice of the fierce lion, and the teeth of the young lions, are broken.
— Job 4:11 —
12Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.
13In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,