Job 40:23 — Meaning and Application

He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.

The shady trees cover him {with} their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.

Behold, he drinketh up a river, {and} hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth. {he drinketh up: Heb. he oppresseth}

He taketh it with his eyes: {his} nose pierceth through snares. {He...: or, Will any take him in his sight, or, bore his nose with a gin?}