1 And the LORD said to Job: 2 “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. 5 I have spoken once, but I have no answer— twice, but I have nothing to add.” 6 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said:
Job 40:1–6
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