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Job 38:1-6

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1 Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind:
1 Then the LORD spoke to Job out of the storm. He said:
2 "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
2 “Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge?
3 Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me.
3 Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.
4 "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.
4 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand.
5 Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it?
5 Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it?
6 On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone
6 On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone—
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