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Job 40:4

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“I am unworthyi—how can I reply to you?

I put my hand over my mouth.j

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Cross references

  1. iJob 42:6
  2. j Jdg 18:19; Job 29:9

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

“Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you?

I lay my hand on my mouth.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

“I am unworthy—how can I reply to you?

I put my hand over my mouth.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

I am so insignificant. How can I answer you?

I place my hand over my mouth.

NLTNew Living Translation

“I am nothing—how could I ever find the answers?

I will cover my mouth with my hand.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

“Look, I am insignificant.

What shall I answer you?

I lay my hand on my mouth.

KJV 1900King James Version

Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee?

I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.