Job 39:18 | JFB | STEP | 18. Notwithstanding her deficiencies, she has distinguishing excellences. lifteth ... herself-- for running; she cannot mount in the air. Gesenius translates: "lashes herself" up to her course by flapping her wings. The old versions favor English Version, and the parallel "scorneth" answers to her proudly "lifting up herself."

‏ Job 39:18

18. Notwithstanding her deficiencies, she has distinguishing excellences.

lifteth ... herself--for running; she cannot mount in the air. Gesenius translates: "lashes herself" up to her course by flapping her wings. The old versions favor English Version, and the parallel "scorneth" answers to her proudly "lifting up herself."