Isa 40:22
{It is} he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof {are} as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: {It is...: or, Him that}
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When he prepared the heavens, I {was} there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: {a compass: or, a circle}
Thus saith the LORD, The heaven {is} my throne, and the earth {is} my footstool: where {is} the house that ye build unto me? and where {is} the place of my rest?
Who coverest {thyself} with light as {with} a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
Thick clouds {are} a covering to him, that he seeth not; and he walketh in the circuit of heaven.
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
Behold, the nations {are} as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing.
And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, {which come} of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. {hast...: Heb. knowest understanding}
And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where {is} the fury of the oppressor? {were...: or, made himself ready}
To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, {which were} of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, {and that} a mighty voice. {send...: Heb. give}
Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I {am} the LORD that maketh all {things}; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;
Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea. {waves: Heb. heights}
And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:
The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him.
The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever.
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens {are} the work of thy hands.
All nations before him {are} as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.
Also can {any} understand the spreadings of the clouds, {or} the noise of his tabernacle?
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
The burden of Egypt. Behold, the LORD rideth upon a swift cloud, and shall come into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it.
Hast thou with him spread out the sky, {which is} strong, {and} as a molten looking glass?
Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, {and} hangeth the earth upon nothing.
When he prepared the heavens, I {was} there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: {a compass: or, a circle}
Who coverest {thyself} with light as {with} a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I {am} the LORD that maketh all {things}; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, {which come} of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.
Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: {when} I call unto them, they stand up together. {my...: or, the palm of my right hand hath spread out}
Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea. {waves: Heb. heights}
Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it?
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
Behold, the nations {are} as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing.
And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where {is} the fury of the oppressor? {were...: or, made himself ready}
The LORD {is} high above all nations, {and} his glory above the heavens.
I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, {even} my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.
The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him.
Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds {which} are higher than thou.
Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?
Hast thou with him spread out the sky, {which is} strong, {and} as a molten looking glass?
For I know that the LORD {is} great, and {that} our Lord {is} above all gods.
And all the inhabitants of the earth {are} reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and {among} the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
Shall {any} teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high.
To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy {endureth} for ever.