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22 [a]“Out of the north golden splendor comes forth,
    and God is surrounded by awesome majesty.
23 But the Almighty we cannot find;
    he is unequaled in power and judgment,
    and in his righteousness he will not violate justice.
24 Therefore, men revere him,
    and all thoughtful men fear him.”

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  1. Job 37:22 Elihu describes the advent of God, emphasizing both his power and his justice (see also Ps 48:3). He thus prepares Job for the appearance of God in the storm (chs. 38–41).

22 Out of the north he comes in golden splendor;(A)
    God comes in awesome majesty.(B)
23 The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power;(C)
    in his justice(D) and great righteousness, he does not oppress.(E)
24 Therefore, people revere him,(F)
    for does he not have regard for all the wise(G) in heart?[a]

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  1. Job 37:24 Or for he does not have regard for any who think they are wise.