Job 40:4
King James Version (KJV)
Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
In context
2 Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
3 Then Job answered the LORD, and said,
4 Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
5 Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
6 Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
Job 40:4 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
- WEB World English Bible
- “Behold, I am of small account. What will I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- “Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer thee? I lay my hand upon my mouth.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Lo, I have been vile, What do I return to Thee? My hand I have placed on my mouth.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Behold, I am nought: what shall I answer thee? I will lay my hand upon my mouth.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay my hand upon my mouth.