Job 37:13

He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Whether for correction, or for His world, Or for lovingkindness, He causes it to happen.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Whether it be for correction, or for his land, Or for lovingkindness, that he cause it to come.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For a rod, or for a curse, or for mercy, causing it to come on the mark.
- Basic English Bible

Whether he cause it to come as a rod, or for his land, or in mercy.
- Darby Bible

He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.
- Webster's Bible

Whether it is for correction, or for his land, or for loving kindness, that he causes it to come.
- World English Bible

Whether for a rod, or for His land, Or for kindness -- He doth cause it to come.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Whether it be for correction, or for His earth, or for mercy, that He cause it to come.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 37:13

37:13 Correction - To scourge or correct men by immoderate showers. Earth - The whole earth, which is said to be the Lord's, #Psal 24:1 50:12|, and so this may denote a general judgment by excessive rains inflicted upon the earth, and all its inhabitants, even the universal deluge, which came in great measure out of the clouds. Mercy - For the benefit of mankind and for the cooling of the air and improving the fruits of the earth.