2 “Who is this that obscures my plans

with words without knowledge?

3 Brace yourself like a man;

I will question you,

and you shall answer me.

4 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?

Tell me, if you understand.

5 Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know!

Who stretched a measuring line across it?

6 On what were its footings set,

or who laid its cornerstone—

7 while the morning stars sang together

and all the angels shouted for joy?

2 Who is this that darkeneth counsel By words without knowledge? 3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; For I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. 4 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding. 5 Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? Or who hath stretched the line upon it? 6 Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? Or who laid the corner stone thereof; 7 When the morning stars sang together, And all the sons of God shouted for joy?

2 “Who is this that questions my wisdom

with such ignorant words?

3 Brace yourself like a man,

because I have some questions for you,

and you must answer them.

4 “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?

Tell me, if you know so much.

5 Who determined its dimensions

and stretched out the surveying line?

6 What supports its foundations,

and who laid its cornerstone

7 as the morning stars sang together

and all the angels shouted for joy?

2 “Who is this who darkens counsel

By words without knowledge?

3 Now prepare yourself like a man;

I will question you, and you shall answer Me.

4 “Where were you when I laid the foundations 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 To what were its foundations fastened?

Or who laid its cornerstone,

7 When the morning stars sang together,

And all the sons of God shouted for joy?

2 “Who is this that makes my purpose unclear

by saying things that are not true?

3 Be strong like a man!

I will ask you questions,

and you must answer me.

4 Where were you when I made the earth’s foundation?

Tell me, if you understand.

5 Who marked off how big it should be? Surely you know!

Who stretched a ruler across it?

6 What were the earth’s foundations set on,

or who put its cornerstone in place

7 while the morning stars sang together

and all the angels shouted with joy?

2 Who is this that darkeneth counsel

By words without knowledge?

3 Gird up now thy loins like a man;

For I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.

4 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth?

Declare, if thou hast understanding.

5 Who determined the measures thereof, if thou knowest?

Or who stretched the line upon it?

6 Whereupon were the foundations thereof fastened?

Or who laid the corner-stone thereof,

7 When the morning stars sang together,

And all the sons of God shouted for joy?

2 Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? 3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; and I will demand of thee, and inform thou me.

4 Where wast thou when I founded the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding. 5 Who set the measures thereof—if thou knowest? or who stretched a line upon it? 6 Whereupon were the foundations thereof sunken? or who laid its corner-stone, 7 When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

2 “Who is this that belittles my advice 

with words that do not show any knowledge ⸤about it⸥? 

3 Brace yourself like a man! 

I will ask you, and you will teach me. 

4 “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? 

Tell me if you have ⸤such⸥ insight. 

5 Who determined its dimensions? 

Certainly, you know! 

Who stretched a measuring line over it? 

6 On what were its footings sunk? 

Who laid its cornerstone 

7 when the morning stars sang together 

and all the sons of God shouted for joy? 

2 Who is this who obscures My counsel

with ignorant words?

3 Get ready to answer Me like a man;

when I question you, you will inform Me.

4 Where were you when I established the earth?

Tell Me, if you have understanding.

5 Who fixed its dimensions? Certainly you know!

Who stretched a measuring line across it?

6 What supports its foundations?

Or who laid its cornerstone

7 while the morning stars sang together

and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

2 “Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?

3 Gird up your loins like a man,

I will question you, and you shall declare to me.

4 “Where were you when I 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 sang together

and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy?

2 “Who is this darkening counsel

by words without knowledge?

3 Prepare yourself for a difficult task like a man,

and I will question you, and you shall declare to me.

4 “Where were you at my laying the foundation of the earth?

Tell me, if you possess understanding.

5 Who determined its measurement? Yes, you do know.

Or who stretched the measuring line upon it?

6 On what were its bases sunk?

Or who laid its cornerstone,

7 when the morning stars were singing together

and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

2 “Who do you think you are to disagree with my plans?

You do not know what you are talking about.

3 Get ready to stand up for yourself.

I will ask you some questions.

Then I want you to answer me.

4 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?

Tell me, if you know.

5 Who measured it? I am sure you know!

Who stretched a measuring line across it?

6 What was it built on?

Who laid its most important stone?

7 When it happened, the morning stars sang together.

All of the angels shouted with joy.

2 “Who is this that darkens counsel

By words without knowledge?

3 “Now gird up your loins like a man,

And I will ask you, and you instruct Me!

4 “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?

Tell Me, if you have understanding,

5 Who set its measurements? Since you know.

Or who stretched the line on it?

6 “On what were its bases sunk?

Or who laid its cornerstone,

7 When the morning stars sang together

And all the sons of God shouted for joy?