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13 Who has directed the spirit of the Lord,
    or instructed him as his counselor?(A)
14 Whom did he consult to gain knowledge?
    Who taught him the path of judgment,
    or showed him the way of understanding?

15 See, the nations count as a drop in the bucket,
    as a wisp of cloud on the scales;
    the coastlands weigh no more than a speck.[a]

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  1. 40:15 Drop…wisp of cloud…a speck: the smallest constituent parts of the cosmic waters, heavens, and earth mentioned in v. 12.

13 Who can fathom the Spirit[a](A) of the Lord,
    or instruct the Lord as his counselor?(B)
14 Whom did the Lord consult to enlighten him,
    and who taught him the right way?
Who was it that taught him knowledge,(C)
    or showed him the path of understanding?(D)

15 Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket;
    they are regarded as dust on the scales;(E)
    he weighs the islands as though they were fine dust.(F)

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  1. Isaiah 40:13 Or mind