Job 40:2-13
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 40
2'Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who rebukes God give an answer.'
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.
12Look at everyone who is arrogant, and humble him, And trample down the wicked where they stand.
13Hide them together in the dust; Imprison them in the hidden place.
King James Version
Chapter 40
2Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.Christian Standard Bible
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.
7Get ready to answer me like a man; When I question you, you will inform me.
8Would you really challenge my justice? Would you declare me guilty to justify yourself?
9Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like his?
10Adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory.
11Pour out your raging anger; look on every proud person and humiliate him.
12Look on every proud person and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.
13Hide them together in the dust; imprison them in the grave.
New Living Translation
Chapter 40
2'Do you still want to argue with the Almighty? You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?'
4'I am nothing — how could I ever find the answers? I will cover my mouth with my hand.
5I have said too much already. I have nothing more to say.'
8'Will you discredit my justice and condemn me just to prove you are right?
9Are you as strong as God? Can you thunder with a voice like his?
10All right, put on your glory and splendor, your honor and majesty.
11Give vent to your anger. Let it overflow against the proud.
12Humiliate the proud with a glance; walk on the wicked where they stand.
13Bury them in the dust. Imprison them in the world of the dead.
English Standard Version
Chapter 40
2"Shall a faultfinder contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it." 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.
12Look on everyone who is proud and bring him low and tread down the wicked where they stand.
13 Hide them all in the dust together; bind their faces in the world below.
New International Version
Chapter 40
2"Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him!"
4"I 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."
7"Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.
8"Would 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,
12look at all who are proud and humble them, crush the wicked where they stand.
13Bury them all in the dust together; shroud their faces in the grave.
New King James Version
Chapter 40
2“Shall the one who contends with the Almighty correct Him? He who rebukes God, let him answer it.”
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.
12Look on everyone who is proud, and bring him low; Tread down the wicked in their place.
13Hide them in the dust together, Bind their faces in hidden darkness.
