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The Book of Job, Chapter 40, Verse 2

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Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said,
King James Version
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct [him]? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
American Standard Version
Shall he that cavilleth contend with the Almighty? He that argueth with God, let him answer it.
New English Translation
“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let the person who accuses God give him an answer!”
World English Bible
"Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it."
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Then Job answered the LORD, and said,
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Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.
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Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
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Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
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Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.
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Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?
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Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
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Deck thyself now [with] majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.
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Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one [that is] proud, and abase him.
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Look on every one [that is] proud, [and] bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.