3 Dress for action like a man;

I will question you, and you make it known to me.

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

Tell me, if you have understanding.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,