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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know?

World English Bible (WEB)

They are high as heaven. What can you do? They are deeper than Sheol. What can you know?

King James Version (KJV)

It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?

American Standard Version (ASV)

It is high as heaven; what canst thou do? Deeper than Sheol; what canst thou know?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

They are higher than heaven; what is there for you to do? deeper than the underworld, and outside your knowledge;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Es más alto que los cielos: ¿qué harás? Es más profundo que el infierno: ¿cómo lo conocerás?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Él es tan perfecto como alto es el cielo; y tú, ¿quién eres? Insondable es su pensamiento; ¿qué podrás tú saber en comparación con él?

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