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Job 40:5
I have spoken once, but I have no answer —
from Job Humbles Himself before the LORD, Job 40:1-5
What it says

He has spoken once and twice, but now he will proceed no further.

What it is doing

This verse closes the section with deliberate silence.

In context

1And the LORD said to Job: 2“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? 3Then Job answered the LORD: 4“Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? 5I have spoken once, but I have no answer —