7 “Can you fathom the mysteries of God?

Can you probe the limits of the Almighty?

8 They are higher than the heavens above—what can you do?

They are deeper than the depths below—what can you know?

9 Their measure is longer than the earth

and wider than the sea.

10 “If he comes along and confines you in prison

and convenes a court, who can oppose him?

11 Surely he recognizes deceivers;

and when he sees evil, does he not take note?

12 But the witless can no more become wise

than a wild donkey’s colt can be born human.

7 Canst thou by searching find out God?

Canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?

8 It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do?

Deeper than hell; what canst thou know?

9 The measure thereof is longer than the earth,

And broader than the sea.

10 If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together,

Then who can hinder him?

11 For he knoweth vain men:

He seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?

12 For vain man would be wise,

Though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.

7 “Can you solve the mysteries of God?

Can you discover everything about the Almighty?

8 Such knowledge is higher than the heavens—

and who are you?

It is deeper than the underworld—

what do you know?

9 It is broader than the earth

and wider than the sea.

10 If God comes and puts a person in prison

or calls the court to order, who can stop him?

11 For he knows those who are false,

and he takes note of all their sins.

12 An empty-headed person won’t become wise

any more than a wild donkey can bear a human child.

7 “Can you search out the deep things of God?

Can you find out the limits of the Almighty?

8 They are higher than heaven—what can you do?

Deeper than Sheol—what can you know?

9 Their measure is longer than the earth

And broader than the sea.

10 “If He passes by, imprisons, and gathers to judgment,

Then who can hinder Him?

11 For He knows deceitful men;

He sees wickedness also.

Will He not then consider it?

12 For an empty-headed man will be wise,

When a wild donkey’s colt is born a man.

7 “Can you understand the secrets of God?

Can you search the limits of the Almighty?

8 His limits are higher than the heavens; you cannot reach them!

They are deeper than the grave; you cannot understand them!

9 His limits are longer than the earth

and wider than the sea.

10 “If God comes along and puts you in prison

or calls you into court, no one can stop him.

11 God knows who is evil,

and when he sees evil, he takes note of it.

12 A fool cannot become wise

any more than a wild donkey can be born tame.

7 Canst thou by searching find out God?

Canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?

8 It is high as heaven; what canst thou do?

Deeper than Sheol; what canst thou know?

9 The measure thereof is longer than the earth,

And broader than the sea.

10 If he pass through, and shut up,

And call unto judgment, then who can hinder him?

11 For he knoweth false men:

He seeth iniquity also, even though he consider it not.

12 But vain man is void of understanding,

Yea, man is born as a wild ass’s colt.

7 Canst thou by searching find out †God? canst thou find out the Almighty to perfection? 8 It is as the heights of heaven; what wilt thou do? deeper than Sheol; what canst thou know? 9 The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea. 10 If he pass by, and shut up, and call to judgment, who can hinder him? 11 For he knoweth vain men, and seeth wickedness when man doth not consider it; 12 Yet a senseless man will make bold, though man be born like the foal of a wild ass.

7 “Can you discover God’s hidden secrets, 

or are you able to find the Almighty’s limits? 

8 ⸤God’s wisdom is⸥ higher than heaven. 

What can you do? 

It is deeper than ⸤the depths⸥ of hell. 

What can you know? 

9 It is longer than the earth 

and wider than the sea. 

10 If God comes along and imprisons ⸤someone⸥ 

and then calls a court into session, who can stop him? 

11 He knows who the scoundrels are. 

And when he sees sin, doesn’t he pay attention to it? 

12 But an empty-headed person will gain understanding 

when a wild donkey is born tame. 

7 Can you fathom the depths of God

or discover the limits of the Almighty?

8 They are higher than the heavens—what can you do?

They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know?

9 Their measure is longer than the earth

and wider than the sea.

10 If He passes by and throws someone in prison

or convenes a court, who can stop Him?

11 Surely He knows which people are worthless.

If He sees iniquity, will He not take note of it?

12 But a stupid man will gain understanding

as soon as a wild donkey is born a man!

7 “Can you find out the deep things of God?

Can you find out the limit of the Almighty?

8 It is higher than heaven—what can you do?

Deeper than Sheol—what can you know?

9 Its measure is longer than the earth,

and broader than the sea.

10 If he passes through, and imprisons,

and assembles for judgment, who can hinder him?

11 For he knows those who are worthless;

when he sees iniquity, will he not consider it?

12 But a stupid person will get understanding,

when a wild ass is born human.

7 “Can you find out the essence of God,

or can you find out the ultimate limits of Shaddai?

8 It is higher than the heaven; what can you do?

It is deeper than Sheol; what can you know?

9 Its measure is longer than the earth

and broader than the sea.

10 “If he passes through and imprisons someone

and summons the assembly, then who can hinder him?

11 For he knows those who are worthless;

when he sees iniquity, he will not consider it.

12 But an empty-headed person will get understanding

when a wild donkey’s colt is born as a human being.

7 “Do you know how deep the mysteries of God are?

Can you discover the limits of the Mighty One’s knowledge?

8 They are higher than the heavens.

What can you do?

They are deeper than the deepest grave.

What can you know?

9 They are longer than the earth.

They are wider than the ocean.

10 “Suppose God comes along and puts you in prison.

Suppose he takes you to court.

Then who can oppose him?

11 He certainly knows when people tell lies.

When he sees evil, he pays careful attention to it.

12 A wild donkey’s colt can’t be born a human being.

And a man who doesn’t have any sense can’t become wise.

7 “Can you discover the depths of God?

Can you discover the limits of the Almighty?

8 “They are high as the heavens, what can you do?

Deeper than Sheol, what can you know?

9 “Its measure is longer than the earth

And broader than the sea.

10 “If He passes by or shuts up,

Or calls an assembly, who can restrain Him?

11 “For He knows false men,

And He sees iniquity without investigating.

12 “An idiot will become intelligent

When the foal of a wild donkey is born a man.