40:23 If the river rages, 1 it is not disturbed,
it is secure, 2 though the Jordan
should surge up to its mouth.
[40:23] 1 tn The word ordinarily means “to oppress.” So many commentators have proposed suitable changes: “overflows” (Beer), “gushes” (Duhm), “swells violently” (Dhorme, from a word that means “be strong”).
[40:23] 2 tn Or “he remains calm.”
