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Job 40:4
“Behold, I am of small account. What will I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.
Job 40:4 · World English Bible
Job 40:4 in other translations
Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
“Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth.
"Behold, I am of small account. What shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.
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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.”
6 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind:
7 “Now brace yourself like a man. I will question you, and you will answer me.
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