Translations
Modern
Proud beasts have never trodden it; no lion has ever prowled over it.
Traditional
The lion’s whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.
Literal
The sons of pride have not trodden it, and the lion has not passed over it.
Latin
Non calcaverunt eam filii institorum, nec pertransivit per eam leæna.
Original
Hebrew
English
Proud beasts have never trodden it; no lion has ever prowled over it.
Notes
This section is an isolated speech. There is no speaker listed, so it might continue from earlier words. Some see it as a creative summary by the author of Job. It emphasizes the limits of human wisdom and sets the stage for the Lord's speeches.
Events
Glossary
Topics
Continents: General Scriptures Concerning Lion: Fierceness of Select Readings: Nature's Testimony The Lion: Fierce