Job 40:4

"Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.
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King James Version

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

New International Version

"I am unworthy-how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth.

Catholic Public Domain Version

What could I possibly answer, since I have been speaking thoughtlessly? I will place my hand over my mouth