Job 40:2-4

American Standard Version

²Shall he that cavilleth contend with the Almighty?
He that argueth with God, let him answer it.

³Then Job answered Jehovah, and said,

⁴Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer thee?
I lay my hand upon my mouth.

Job 40:2-4

New International Version

²“Will the one who contends with the Almighty^(A) correct him?^(B)
Let him who accuses God answer him!”^(C)

³Then Job answered the Lord:

⁴“I am unworthy^(D)—how can I reply to you?
I put my hand over my mouth.^(E)

²Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.

³Then Job answered the Lord, and said,

⁴Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

New International Version (NIV)