4Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer you? I will lay my hand on my mouth.


In Context

1 Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said,

2 Shall he that contends with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproves God, let him answer it.

3 Then Job answered the LORD, and said,

4 Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer you? I will lay my hand on my mouth.

5 Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yes, twice; but I will proceed no further.

6 Then answered the LORD to Job out of the whirlwind, and said,

Job 40:4 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

40:4Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

40:4"I am unworthy-how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

40:4

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

40:4Behold, I am of small account; What shall I answer thee? I lay my hand upon my mouth.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

40:4Behold, I am nought: what shall I answer thee? I will lay my hand upon my mouth.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

40:4Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer thee? I lay mine hand upon my mouth.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

40:4Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay my hand upon my mouth.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

40:4|Behold, I am of small account. What shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

40:4Lo, I have been vile, What do I return to Thee? My hand I have placed on my mouth.