Bible verse
Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.
Job 11:9 · BSB
The verses around it, from Job 11.
5 But if only God would speak and open His lips against you,
6 and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know then that God exacts from you less than your iniquity deserves.
7 Can you fathom the deep things of God or discover the limits of the Almighty?
8 They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? They are deeper than Sheol—what can you know?
9 Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.
10 If He comes along to imprison you, or convenes a court, who can stop Him?
11 Surely He knows the deceit of men. If He sees iniquity, does He not take note?
12 But a witless man can no more become wise than the colt of a wild donkey can be born a man!
13 As for you, if you direct your heart and lift up your hands to Him,
KJV
The measure thereof [is] longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
ASV
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, And broader than the sea.
ERV
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
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