Parallel Bible results for "Job 38:1-6"

Job 38:1-6

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1 And now, finally, God answered Job from the eye of a violent storm. He said:
1 Then the LORD spoke to Job out of the storm. He said:
2 "Why do you confuse the issue? Why do you talk without knowing what you're talking about?
2 “Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge?
3 Pull yourself together, Job! Up on your feet! Stand tall! I have some questions for you, and I want some straight answers.
3 Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.
4 Where were you when I created the earth? Tell me, since you know so much!
4 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand.
5 Who decided on its size? Certainly you'll know that! Who came up with the blueprints and measurements?
5 Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it?
6 How was its foundation poured, and who set the cornerstone,
6 On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone—
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