NET Bible
"“Indeed, I am completely unworthy– how could I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth to silence myself."
— Job 40:4, NET Bible
“Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.”
“ Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer thee? I lay my hand upon my mouth. ”
“"Behold, I am of small account. What shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.”
“And hast thou an arm like God, and canst thou thunder with a voice like him?”
“Truly, I am of no value; what answer may I give to you? I will put my hand on my mouth.”
“Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.”
Job’s Reply to God’s Challenge Then the LORD answered Job:
“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let the person who accuses God give him an answer!”
Then Job answered the LORD:
“Indeed, I am completely unworthy– how could I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth to silence myself.
I have spoken once, but I cannot answer; twice, but I will say no more.”
The Lord’s Second Speech Then the LORD answered Job from the whirlwind:
“Get ready for a difficult task like a man. I will question you and you will inform me!