Job 40
Reading Job chapter 40 in the World English Bible, public-domain text from 2000.
Verses 1–10
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 “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.
8 Will you even annul my judgement? Will you condemn me, that you may be justified?
9 Or do you have an arm like God? Can you thunder with a voice like him?
10 “Now deck yourself with excellency and dignity. Array yourself with honour and majesty.
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