40:13 Who comprehends ¹  the mind ²  of the Lord,

or gives him instruction as his counselor? ³ 

40:14 From whom does he receive directions? ⁴ 

Who ⁵  teaches him the correct way to do things, ⁶ 

or imparts knowledge to him,

or instructs him in skillful design? ⁷ 

40:15 Look, the nations are like a drop in a bucket;

they are regarded as dust on the scales.

He lifts ⁸  the coastlands ⁹  as if they were dust.