1 Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind,

2 "Who is this who darkens counselby words without knowledge?

3 Brace yourself like a man,for I will question you, then you answer me!

4 "Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?Declare, if you have understanding.

5 Who determined its measures, if you know?Or who stretched the line on it?

6 Whereupon were its foundations fastened?Or who laid its cornerstone,

7 when the morning stars sang together,and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

8 "Or who shut up the sea with doors,when it broke forth from the womb,

9 when I made clouds its garment,and wrapped it in thick darkness,