Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 40:4
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Berean Standard Bible
“Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth.
King James Version
Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
World English Bible
“Behold, I am of small account. What will I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.
American Standard Version
Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer thee? I lay my hand upon my mouth.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 40
2 “Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who argues with God give an answer.”
4 “Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth.
5 I have spoken once, but I have no answer—twice, but I have nothing to add.”
6 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said:
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