Job 41:2

New English Translation

Can you put a cord through its nose, or pierce its jaw with a hook?

Cross References

2 Kings 19:28

Because you rage against me, and the uproar you create has reached my ears; I will put my hook in your nose, and my bridle between your lips, and I will lead you back the way you came.”

Job 41:3

Will it make numerous supplications to you, will it speak to you with tender words?

Job 9:4

He is wise in heart and mighty in strength – who has resisted him and remained safe?

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the Lord.

Isaiah 27:1

At that time the Lord will punish with his destructive, great, and powerful sword Leviathan the fast-moving serpent, Leviathan the squirming serpent; he will kill the sea monster.

Isaiah 37:29

Because you rage against me and the uproar you create has reached my ears, I will put my hook in your nose, and my bridle between your lips, and I will lead you back the way you came.”