Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
I spoke once, but I can't answer; I tried a second time, but I won't do so anymore."
New American Standard Bible
Even twice, and I will add nothing more.”
King James Version
Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
Holman Bible
twice, but now I can add nothing.
American Standard Version
Once have I spoken, and I will not answer; Yea, twice, but I will proceed no further.
Amplified
“I have spoken once, but I will not reply again—
Indeed, twice [I have answered], and I will add nothing further.”
Bible in Basic English
I have said once, and even twice, what was in my mind, but I will not do so again.
Darby Translation
Once have I spoken, and I will not answer; yea twice, but I will proceed no further.
Julia Smith Translation
Once I sake, and I will not answer: and twice, and I will not add.
King James 2000
Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Once I have spoken, and I will not answer; even twice, but I will not proceed."
Modern King James verseion
Once I have spoken; but I will not answer; yea, twice, but I will go no further.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Once or twice have I spoken, but I will say no more."
NET Bible
I have spoken once, but I cannot answer; twice, but I will say no more."
New Heart English Bible
I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further."
The Emphasized Bible
Once, have I spoken, but I will not proceed, yea twice, but I will not add.
Webster
Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yes, twice; but I will proceed no further.
World English Bible
I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further."
Youngs Literal Translation
Once I have spoken, and I answer not, And twice, and I add not.
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Word Count of 19 Translations in Job 40:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
I Am The Lord All-Powerful
4 "I must look insignificant to you! How can I answer you? I'm speechless. 5 I spoke once, but I can't answer; I tried a second time, but I won't do so anymore." 6 The LORD answered Job from the wind storm and told him:
Cross References
Job 33:14
"God speaks time and time again but nobody notices
Psalm 62:11
God spoke once, but I heard it twice, "Power belongs to God."
2 Kings 6:10
The king of Israel confirmed the matter about which the man of God had warned him. Having been forewarned, he was able to protect himself there on more than one or two occasions.
Job 9:3
If one were to seek to argue with him, he won't be able to answer him even once in a thousand times.
Job 9:15
Even if I'm in the right, I cannot answer him. I can only appeal for mercy.
Job 34:31-32
"Has anyone ever really told God, "I've endured, and I won't act corruptly anymore.
Jeremiah 31:18-19
"I've certainly heard Ephraim shuddering with grief as they said, "You have disciplined me, and I'm disciplined like an untrained calf. Restore me, and let me return, for you are the LORD my God.
Romans 3:19
Now we know that whatever the Law says applies to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.