^{4 Ref} Where were you when I put the earth on its base? Say, if you have knowledge.

^{5 Ref} By whom were its measures fixed? Say, if you have wisdom; or by whom was the line stretched out over it?

^{6 Ref} On what were its pillars based, or who put down its angle-stone,

^{7 Ref} When the morning stars made songs together, and all the sons of the gods gave cries of joy?

^{8 Ref} Or where were you when the sea came to birth, pushing out from its secret place;

^{9 Ref} When I made the cloud its robe, and put thick clouds as bands round it,

^{10 Ref} Ordering a fixed limit for it, with locks and doors;

^{11 Ref} And said, So far you may come, and no farther; and here the pride of your waves will be stopped?