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Proverbs 30:4

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Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended?
Who has gathered the wind in his fists?
Who has bound the waters in his garment?
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is his name, and what is his son’s name, if you know?

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Proverbs 30:4 in other translations

Who hath ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who hath gathered the wind in his fists? Who hath bound the waters in his garment? Who hath established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou knowest?

Proverbs 30:4 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 30:4 in context

  1. 2“Surely I am the most ignorant man,
    and don’t have a man’s understanding.
  2. 3I have not learned wisdom,
    neither do I have the knowledge of the Holy One.
  3. 4Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended?
    Who has gathered the wind in his fists?
    Who has bound the waters in his garment?
    Who has established all the ends of the earth?
    What is his name, and what is his son’s name, if you know?
  4. 5“Every word of God is flawless.
    He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
  5. 6Don’t you add to his words,
    lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar.