Job 42:2-4
Contemporary English Version
2 No one can oppose you,
because you have the power
to do what you want.
3 (A) You asked why I talk so much
when I know so little.
I have talked about things
that are far beyond
my understanding.
4 (B) You told me to listen
and answer your questions.[a]
Footnotes
- 42.4 questions: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text of verse 4.
Job 42:2-4
New International Version
2 “I know that you can do all things;(A)
no purpose of yours can be thwarted.(B)
3 You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’(C)
Surely I spoke of things I did not understand,
things too wonderful for me to know.(D)
4 “You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak;
I will question you,
and you shall answer me.’(E)
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