Berean Standard Bible
““Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth.”
After Job's long dialogue with his friends, God speaks from the whirlwind and asks Job questions about creation that he cannot answer. Job had demanded an explanation for his suffering.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth.
World English Bible (WEB)
“Behold, I am of small account. What shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.
King James Version (KJV)
Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Behold, I am of small account; What shall I answer thee? I lay my hand upon my mouth.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Truly, I am of no value; what answer may I give to you? I will put my hand on my mouth.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
¿Tienes tú brazo como Dios? ¿y tronarás tú con voz como él?
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
«No soy nada. ¿Cómo podría jamás hallar las respuestas? Me tapo la boca con la mano y guardo silencio.
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