Isaiah 40:12-14

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God Made the World; He Rules It

¹²Who measured the oceans in the palm of his hand?
    Who used his hand to measure the sky?
Who used a bowl to measure all the dust of the earth?
    Who used scales to measure the mountains and hills?
¹³Who could know the Lord’s mind?
    Who could be his teacher or give him advice?
¹⁴Did the Lord ask for anyone’s help?
    Did anyone teach him to be fair?
Did anyone teach him knowledge?
    Did anyone teach him to be wise?

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Isaiah 40:12-14

New International Version

¹²Who has measured the waters^(A) in the hollow of his hand,^(B)
    or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens?^(C)
Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket,
    or weighed the mountains on the scales
    and the hills in a balance?^(D)
¹³Who can fathom the Spirit^[a]^(E) of the Lord,
    or instruct the Lord as his counselor?^(F)
¹⁴Whom did the Lord consult to enlighten him,
    and who taught him the right way?
Who was it that taught him knowledge,^(G)
    or showed him the path of understanding?^(H)