What does Job 40:4 mean?

Job 40:4 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 40:4 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

2Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.

3Then Job answered the LORD, and said,

4Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth.

5Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.

6Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,

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