Isaiah 40:12-14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand
or marked off the heavens with the span of his hand?(A)
Who has gathered the dust of the earth in a measure
or weighed the mountains in a balance
and the hills in the scales?
13 Who has directed[a] the Spirit of the Lord,
or who gave Him His counsel?(B)
14 Who did He consult with?
Who gave Him understanding(C)
and taught Him the paths of justice?
Who taught Him knowledge
and showed Him the way of understanding?
Footnotes
- Isaiah 40:13 Or measured, or comprehended
Isaiah 40:12-14
New Living Translation
The Lord Has No Equal
12 Who else has held the oceans in his hand?
Who has measured off the heavens with his fingers?
Who else knows the weight of the earth
or has weighed the mountains and hills on a scale?
13 Who is able to advise the Spirit of the Lord?[a]
Who knows enough to give him advice or teach him?
14 Has the Lord ever needed anyone’s advice?
Does he need instruction about what is good?
Did someone teach him what is right
or show him the path of justice?
Footnotes
- 40:13 Greek version reads Who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Compare Rom 11:34; 1 Cor 2:16.
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