Job 40:4 - Compare All Versions
Job 40:3-5 MSG (The Message)
Job answered: “I’m speechless, in awe—words fail me. I should never have opened my mouth! I’ve talked too much, way too much. I’m ready to shut up and listen.”
Job 40:4 KJV (King James Version)
Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
Job 40:4 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
“Behold, I am insignificant; what can I reply to You? I lay my hand on my mouth.
Job 40:4 NCV (New Century Version)
“I am not worthy; I cannot answer you anything, so I will put my hand over my mouth.
Job 40:4 ASV (American Standard Version)
Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer thee? I lay my hand upon my mouth.
Job 40:4 NIV (New International Version)
“I am unworthy—how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth.
Job 40:4 NKJV (New King James Version)
“Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth.
Job 40:4 AMP (Amplified Bible)
“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]
Job 40:4 NLT (New Living Translation)
“I am nothing—how could I ever find the answers? I will cover my mouth with my hand.
Job 40:4 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
“Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.