KJV King James Version
The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.
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Job 39:23
The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
A quiver rattles at his side, along with a flashing spear and lance.
WEB World English Bible
The quiver rattles against him, the flashing spear and the javelin.
ASV American Standard Version
The quiver rattleth against him, The flashing spear and the javelin.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
Against him rattle doth quiver, The flame of a spear, and a halbert.
Surrounding context — Job 39
20 Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils [is] terrible.
21 He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in [his] strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.
22 He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.
23 The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.
24 He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that [it is] the sound of the trumpet.
25 He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
26 Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, [and] stretch her wings toward the south?
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