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Job 40:2

God's power and sovereigntyHumility

1 And the LORD said to Job:

“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who argues with God give an answer.”

3 Then Job answered the LORD:

4 “Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth.

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BSB
“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who argues with God give an answer.”
KJV
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
WEB
“Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.”
ASV
Shall he that cavilleth contend with the Almighty? He that argueth with God, let him answer it.
DARBY
Shall he that will contend with the Almighty instruct [him]? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
BLB
“Is a reprover to contend with Shaddai? One rebuking God, let him answer it.”
ÅB
Vil du som klandrer den Allmektige, vil du trette med ham? Du som laster Gud, må svare på dette!
OTB
“Vil den som finner feil strides med Den Allmektige?
La den som utfordrer Gud svare.”
B1930
Vil du som klandrer den Allmektige, vil du trette med ham? Du som laster Gud, må svare på dette!

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