Job 40:4

Job 40:4 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

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

I put my hand over my mouth.

4“Behold, I am insignificant; what can I say in response to You?

I put my hand on my mouth.

4“Behold, I am of little importance and contemptible; what can I reply to You?

I lay my hand on my mouth. [Ezra 9:6; Ps 51:4]

4“Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You?

I place my hand over my mouth.

4Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer thee?

I lay my hand upon my mouth.

4Or hast thou an arme like God? or doest thou thunder with a voyce like him?

4“Behold, I am of small account. What will I answer you?

I lay my hand on my mouth.

4“I’m not worthy. How can I reply to you?

I’m putting my hand over my mouth. I’ll stop talking.

4‘I am only a foolish man.

I cannot answer your questions.

I cover my mouth with my hand

so that I say nothing.

4“Behold, I have been vile, || What do I return to You? I have placed my hand on my mouth.