Job 38:4-8
English Standard Version
4 “Where were you when I (A)laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell me, if you have understanding.
5 Who determined its measurements—surely you know!
Or who stretched the line upon it?
6 On what were its bases sunk,
or who laid its cornerstone,
7 when the morning stars (B)sang together
and all (C)the sons of God (D)shouted for joy?
8 “Or who (E)shut in the sea with doors
when it burst out from the womb,
Job 38:4-8
New International Version
4 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?(A)
Tell me, if you understand.(B)
5 Who marked off its dimensions?(C) Surely you know!
Who stretched a measuring line(D) across it?
6 On what were its footings set,(E)
or who laid its cornerstone(F)—
7 while the morning stars(G) sang together(H)
and all the angels[a](I) shouted for joy?(J)
Footnotes
- Job 38:7 Hebrew the sons of God
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