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Job 40:2

“Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.”

Job 40:2 · World English Bible

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Job 40:2 in other translations

KJV King James Version

Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who argues with God give an answer.”

NHEB New Heart English Bible

"Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it."

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In context

1 Moreover the LORD answered Job,

2 “Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.”

3 Then Job answered the LORD,

4 “Behold, I am of small account. What will I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.

5 I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”

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