Job 40:3-5

New International Version

³Then Job answered the Lord:

⁴“I am unworthy^(A)—how can I reply to you?
I put my hand over my mouth.^(B)
⁵I spoke once, but I have no answer^(C)—
twice, but I will say no more.”^(D)

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Job 40:3-5

International Standard Version

Job Acknowledges His Limitations

³Then Job replied to the Lord. He said:

⁴“I must look insignificant to you!
    How can I answer you?
        I’m speechless.^[a]
⁵I spoke once,
    but I can’t answer;
I tried^[b] a second time,
    but I won’t do so anymore.”