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