Job 40:3-11
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 40
3Then Job answered the Lord and said,
4'Behold, I am insignificant; what can I say in response to You? I put my hand on my mouth.
5I have spoken once, and I will not reply; Or twice, and I will add nothing more.'
7'Now tighten the belt on your waist like a man; I will ask you, and you instruct Me.
8Will you really nullify My judgment? Will you condemn Me so that you may be justified?
9Or do you have an arm like God, And can you thunder with a voice like His?
10'Adorn yourself with pride and dignity, And clothe yourself with honor and majesty.
11Let out your outbursts of anger, And look at everyone who is arrogant, and humble him.
King James Version
Chapter 40
3Then Job answered the LORD, and said, 4Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth. 5Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
6Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
7Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.
8Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?
9Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
10Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.
11Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and abase him.
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 40
3Then Job answered the Lord:
4I am so insignificant. How can I answer you? I place my hand over my mouth.
5I have spoken once, and I will not reply; twice, but now I can add nothing.
New Living Translation
Chapter 40
3Then Job replied to the Lord,English Standard Version
Chapter 40
3Then Job answered the LORD and said:
4“Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.
5I have spoken once, and I will not answer; twice, but I will proceed no further.”
6Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said:
7“Dress for action like a man; I will question you, and you make it known to me.
8Will you even put me in the wrong? Will you condemn me that you may be in the right?
9Have you an arm like God, and can you thunder with a voice like his?
10“Adorn yourself with majesty and dignity; clothe yourself with glory and splendor.
11Pour out the overflowings of your anger, and look on everyone who is proud and abase him.
New International Version
Chapter 40
3Then Job answered the LORD:
4I am unworthy--how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth.
5I spoke once, but I have no answer-- twice, but I will say no more.'
7Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.
8Would you discredit my justice? Would you condemn me to justify yourself?
9Do you have an arm like God's, and can your voice thunder like his?
10Then adorn yourself with glory and splendor, and clothe yourself in honor and majesty.
11Unleash the fury of your wrath, look at all who are proud and bring them low,
New King James Version
Chapter 40
3Then Job answered the Lord and said:
4“Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth.
5Once I have spoken, but I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”
7“Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me:
8“Would you indeed annul My judgment? Would you condemn Me that you may be justified?
9Have you an arm like God? Or can you thunder with a voice like His?
10 Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, And array yourself with glory and beauty.
11Disperse the rage of your wrath; Look on everyone who is proud, and humble him.