Job: What Can I Say?

[1] Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said, [2] Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it. [3] Then Job answered the LORD, and said, [4] Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth. [5] Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.

Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?

• Blasphemy
• Women

Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.

Every vow, and every binding oath to afflict the soul, her husband may establish it, or her husband may make it void.

If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.

Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.