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14 With whom did He take counsel, that instruction might be given Him? Who taught Him the path of justice and taught Him knowledge and showed Him the way of understanding?

15 Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket and are counted as small dust on the scales; behold, He takes up the isles like a very little thing.

16 And all Lebanon’s [forests] cannot supply sufficient fuel, nor all its wild beasts furnish victims enough to burn sacrifices [worthy of the Lord].

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14 Whom did the Lord consult to enlighten him,
    and who taught him the right way?
Who was it that taught him knowledge,(A)
    or showed him the path of understanding?(B)

15 Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket;
    they are regarded as dust on the scales;(C)
    he weighs the islands as though they were fine dust.(D)
16 Lebanon(E) is not sufficient for altar fires,
    nor its animals(F) enough for burnt offerings.

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