“Behold, I am of small account. What will I answer you?
I lay my hand on my mouth.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Job 40:4 in context
Job 40:1–7
1
Moreover the LORD answered Job,
2
“Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty?
He who argues with God, let him answer it.”
3
Then Job answered the LORD,
4
Selected verse
“Behold, I am of small account. What will I answer you?
I lay my hand on my mouth.
5
I have spoken once, and I will not answer;
Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”
6
Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind:
7
“Now brace yourself like a man.
I will question you, and you will answer me.
Continue with Job 40
Read the complete chapter in World English Bible Updated.
Open Job 40