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Job 40:4

Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
Job 40:4 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Behold, I am of small account; What shall I answer thee? I lay my hand upon my mouth.

    ASV

  • Have you an arm like God? have you a voice of thunder like his?

    BBE

  • Behold, I am nought: what shall I answer thee? I will lay my hand upon my mouth.

    DBY

  • "Behold, I am of small account. What shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.

    WEB

  • Lo, I have been vile, What do I return to Thee? My hand I have placed on my mouth.

    YLT

  • Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer you? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.

    ENG

  • Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like his?

    WBT

  • “Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth.

    BSB

In context

2Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.

3Then Job answered the LORD, and said,

4Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.

5Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.

6Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,

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