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Job 40:4 bbe — Truly, I am of no value; what answer may I give to you? I will put my hand on my mouth.

Bible in Basic English

"Truly, I am of no value; what answer may I give to you? I will put my hand on my mouth."

— Job 40:4, Bible in Basic English

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Job 40 — Context

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Will he who is protesting give teaching to the Ruler of all? Let him who has arguments to put forward against God give an answer.

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And Job said in answer to the Lord,

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Truly, I am of no value; what answer may I give to you? I will put my hand on my mouth.

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I have said once, and even twice, what was in my mind, but I will not do so again.

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Then the Lord made answer to Job out of the storm-wind, and said,

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Get your strength together like a man of war: I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.

Job 40:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 40:4 say?
Job 40:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Truly, I am of no value; what answer may I give to you? I will put my hand on my mouth.”
Where is Job 40:4 in the Bible?
Job 40:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 40, verse 4.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 40:4.
What translation should I read Job 40:4 in?
Job 40:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 40:4?
Job 40:4 reads (BBE): “Truly, I am of no value; what answer may I give to you? I will put my hand on my mouth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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