Berean Standard Bible
“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding.”
After thirty-five chapters of human speeches, the Lord finally answers Job out of a whirlwind in chapter 38. Instead of explaining Job's suffering, God asks Job a long series of questions about creation, the sea, the stars, the weather and the animals.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding.
World English Bible (WEB)
“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding.
King James Version (KJV)
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Where were you when I put the earth on its base? Say, if you have knowledge.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
¿Dónde estabas cuando yo fundaba la tierra? házmelo saber, si tienes inteligencia.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
»¿Dónde estabas tú cuando yo eché las bases de la tierra? Dímelo, si tanto sabes.
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