He who brebukes God, let him answer it.”
Job’s Response to God
Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”
God’s Challenge to Job
| << Job 40:3 | Job 40:5 >> |
American Standard Version
Behold, I am of small account; What shall I answer thee? I lay my hand upon my mouth.
Amplified® Bible
Behold, I am of small account {and} vile! What shall I answer You? I lay my hand upon my mouth.
Contemporary English Version
Who am I to answer you?
Darby English Version
Behold, I am nought: what shall I answer thee? I will lay my hand upon my mouth.
Good News Bible
(SEE 40:3)
King James Version
Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
New American Standard Bible
"Behold, I am insignificant; what can I reply to You? I lay my hand on my mouth.
New International Version
"I am unworthy—how can I reply to you?
I put my hand over my mouth.
New King James Version
“ Behold, I am vile;
What shall I answer You?
I lay my hand over my mouth.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Behold, I feel insignificant; what can I reply to You? I lay my hand on my mouth.
Revised Standard Version
"Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer thee? I lay my hand on my mouth.
Young's Literal Translation
Lo, I have been vile, What do I return to Thee? My hand I have placed on my mouth.
| << Job 40:3 | Job 40:5 >> |
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