Job 40:2-5 - Compare All Versions
Job 40:2-5 NIV (New International Version)
“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him!” Then Job answered the LORD: “I am unworthy—how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth. I spoke once, but I have no answer— twice, but I will say no more.”
Job 40:2-5 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
“Shall a faultfinder contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.” Then Job answered the LORD and said: “Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth. I have spoken once, and I will not answer; twice, but I will proceed no further.”
Job 40:2-5 NLT (New Living Translation)
“Do you still want to argue with the Almighty? You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?” LORD Then Job replied to the LORD, “I am nothing—how could I ever find the answers? I will cover my mouth with my hand. I have said too much already. I have nothing more to say.”
Job 40:2-5 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who argues with God give an answer. Then Job answered the LORD: I am so insignificant. How can I answer you? I place my hand over my mouth. I have spoken once, and I will not reply; twice, but now I can add nothing.
Job 40:2-5 KJV (King James Version)
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? He that reproveth God, let him answer it. Then Job answered the LORD, and said, Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth. Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: Yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
Job 40:2-5 NKJV (New King James Version)
“Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? He who rebukes God, let him answer it.” Then Job answered the LORD and said: “Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth. Once I have spoken, but I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”
Job 40:1-5 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 answered
Job 40:2-5 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who rebukes God give an answer.” Then Job answered the LORD and said, “Behold, I am insignificant; what can I say in response to You? I put my hand on my mouth. “I have spoken once, and I will not reply; Or twice, and I will add nothing more.”
Job 40:2-5 AMP (Amplified Bible)
“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who disputes with God answer it.” Then Job replied to the LORD and said, “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] “I have spoken once, but I will not reply again— Indeed, twice [I have answered], and I will add nothing further.”
Job 40:2-5 NET (New English Translation)
“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let the person who accuses God give him an answer!” Then Job answered the LORD: “Indeed, I am completely unworthy – how could I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth to silence myself. I have spoken once, but I cannot answer; twice, but I will say no more.”