Job 40:2 - Compare All Versions

Job 40:1-2 MSG (The Message)

GOD then confronted Job directly: “Now what do you have to say for yourself? Are you going to haul me, the Mighty One, into court and press charges?”

Job 40:2 KJV (King James Version)

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

Job 40:2 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who reproves God answer it.”

Job 40:2 NCV (New Century Version)

“Will the person who argues with the Almighty correct him? Let the person who accuses God answer him.”

Job 40:2 ASV (American Standard Version)

Shall he that cavilleth contend with the Almighty? He that argueth with God, let him answer it.

Job 40:2 NIV (New International Version)

“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him!”

Job 40:2 NKJV (New King James Version)

“Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? He who rebukes God, let him answer it.”

Job 40:2 AMP (Amplified Bible)

“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who disputes with God answer it.”

Job 40:2 NLT (New Living Translation)

“Do you still want to argue with the Almighty? You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?”

Job 40:2 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

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