Job 40:4
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40:4“Indeed, I am completely unworthy3—how could I reply to you?
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- 3 The word קַלֹּתִי (qalloti) means “to be light; to be of small account; to be unimportant.” From this comes the meaning “contemptible,” which in the causative stem would mean “to treat with contempt; to curse.” Dhorme tries to make the sentence a conditional clause and suggests this meaning: “If I have been thoughtless.” There is really no “if” in Job’s mind.
- 4 The perfect verb here should be classified as an instantaneous perfect; the action is simultaneous with the words.
- 5 The words “to silence myself” are supplied in the translation for clarity.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
“Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you?
I lay my hand on my mouth.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
“I am unworthy—how can I reply to you?
I put my hand over my mouth.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
I am so insignificant. How can I answer you?
I place my hand over my mouth.
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NLTNew Living Translation
“I am nothing—how could I ever find the answers?
I will cover my mouth with my hand.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
“Look, I am insignificant.
What shall I answer you?
I lay my hand on my mouth.
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KJV 1900King James Version
Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee?
I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
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