Job 40:4

Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 40:4

BSB
"Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth.
AKJV
Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer you? I will lay my hand on my mouth.
CPDV
What could I possibly answer, since I have been speaking thoughtlessly? I will place my hand over my mouth.
ERV
Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer thee? I lay mine hand upon my mouth.
NHEB
"Look, I am of small account. What shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.
SMT
Behold, I was vile; what shall I turn back to thee? I put my hand to my mouth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 40:4

BeholdIamvileH7043VerbwhatshallIanswerH7725VerbtheeIwilllayH7760VerbminehandH3027Noun FeminineuponH3926PrepositionmymouthH6310Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 40:4

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 40:4
Summary
Job acknowledges his unworthiness and silence
Event
Job silences himself before God
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Prayer