Parallel Verses
NET Bible
I have spoken once, but I cannot answer; twice, but I will say no more."
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.
International Standard Version
I spoke once, but I can't answer; I tried a second time, but I won't do so anymore."
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."
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 "Indeed, I am completely unworthy -- how could I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth to silence myself. 5 I have spoken once, but I cannot answer; twice, but I will say no more." 6 Then the Lord answered Job from the whirlwind:
Cross References
Job 33:14
"For God speaks, the first time in one way, the second time in another, though a person does not perceive it.
Psalm 62:11
God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong,
2 Kings 6:10
So the king of Israel sent a message to the place the prophet had pointed out, warning it to be on its guard. This happened on several occasions.
Job 9:3
If someone wishes to contend with him, he cannot answer him one time in a thousand.
Job 9:15
Although I am innocent, I could not answer him; I could only plead with my judge for mercy.
Job 34:31-32
"Has anyone said to God, 'I have endured chastisement, but I will not act wrongly any more.
Jeremiah 31:18-19
I have indeed heard the people of Israel say mournfully, 'We were like a calf untrained to the yoke. You disciplined us and we learned from it. Let us come back to you and we will do so, for you are the Lord our God.
Romans 3:19
Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world may be held accountable to God.