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I have nothing more to say.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/40.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I have spoken once, and I will not answer; twice, but I will proceed no further.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have spoken once, but I have no answer—twice, but I have nothing to add.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Once I have spoken, but I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I have spoken once, and I will not reply; Or twice, and I will add nothing <i>more.</i>”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Once I have spoken, and I will not answer; Even twice, and I will add nothing more.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Once I have spoken, and I will not answer; Even twice, and I will add no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Once I have spoken, and I will not answer; Even twice, and I will add nothing more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“I have spoken once, but I will not reply again— Indeed, twice [I have answered], and I will add nothing further.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have spoken once, and I will not reply; twice, but now I can add nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have spoken once, and I will not reply; twice, but now I can add nothing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Once have I spoken, and I will not answer; Yea, twice, but I will proceed no further.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I did speak once or twice, but never again. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Once have I spoken, and I will not answer; yea twice, but I will proceed no further.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I spoke once, but I can't answer- twice, but not again." Can You Be Like Me, Job?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I have already said more than I should. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I spoke once, but I can't answer; I tried a second time, but I won't do so anymore."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have spoken once, but I have no answer?twice, but I have nothing to add.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I have spoken once, but I cannot answer; twice, but I will say no more." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yes, twice; but I will proceed no further.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I have spoken once, and I will not answer; Yes, twice, but I will proceed no further.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I have spoken once, and I do not answer, "" And twice, and I do not add.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Once I have spoken, and I answer not, And twice, and I add not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Once I sake, and I will not answer: and twice, and I will not add.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />One thing I have spoken, which I wish I had not said : and another, to which I will add no more. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 39:35>One thing I have spoken, which I wish I had not said; and another, to which I will add no more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I have spoken once, I will not reply; twice, but I will do so no more. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I have spoken once, and I will not answer; twice, but will proceed no further.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Once I have spoken; but I will not answer; yea, twice, but I will proceed no further.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Once I have spoken and I shall not give an answer, and I will not continue to speak a second time!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Once have I spoken, but I will not answer again; Yea, twice, but I will proceed no further.I have spoken once; but I will not do so a second time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/40-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=6285" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/40.htm">Job Humbles Himself Before the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>“Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·bar·tî (V-Piel-Perf-1cs) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">I have spoken</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’a·ḥaṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">once,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but I have no</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: ’e·‘ĕ·neh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To answer, respond.">answer—</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: ū·šə·ta·yim (Conj-w:: Number-fd) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">twice,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but I have nothing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3254.htm" title="3254: ’ō·w·sîp̄ (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs) -- To add. A primitive root; to add or augment.">to add.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19</a></span><br />My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-32.htm">Proverbs 30:32</a></span><br />If you have foolishly exalted yourself or if you have plotted evil, put your hand over your mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/39-9.htm">Psalm 39:9</a></span><br />I have become mute; I do not open my mouth because of what You have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a></span><br />Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36-37</a></span><br />But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:2</a></span><br />Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-2.htm">James 3:2</a></span><br />We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">Psalm 62:11</a></span><br />God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-19.htm">Romans 3:19</a></span><br />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 held accountable to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-28.htm">Proverbs 17:28</a></span><br />Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/38-13.htm">Psalm 38:13-14</a></span><br />But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth. / I am like a man who cannot hear, whose mouth offers no reply.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-4.htm">Isaiah 40:4-5</a></span><br />Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. / And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-37.htm">Matthew 5:37</a></span><br />Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Proverbs 10:19</a></span><br />When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yes, twice; but I will proceed no further.</p><p class="hdg">but I will not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-31.htm">Job 34:31,32</a></b></br> Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne <i>chastisement</i>, I will not offend <i>any more</i>: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/3-19.htm">Romans 3:19</a></b></br> Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.</p><p class="hdg">twice</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/33-14.htm">Job 33:14</a></b></br> For God speaketh once, yea twice, <i>yet man</i> perceiveth it not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/6-10.htm">2 Kings 6:10</a></b></br> And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">Psalm 62:11</a></b></br> God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power <i>belongeth</i> unto God.</p><p class="hdg">but I will proceed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/31-18.htm">Jeremiah 31:18,19</a></b></br> I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself <i>thus</i>; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed <i>to the yoke</i>: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou <i>art</i> the LORD my God… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/38-11.htm">Add</a> <a href="/job/38-11.htm">Further</a> <a href="/job/39-17.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/job/33-21.htm">Once</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">Proceed</a> <a href="/job/33-29.htm">Twice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/41-8.htm">Add</a> <a href="/psalms/140-8.htm">Further</a> <a href="/job/42-4.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/psalms/55-14.htm">Once</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-14.htm">Proceed</a> <a href="/job/42-10.htm">Twice</a><div class="vheading2">Job 40</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/40-1.htm">Job humbles himself to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/40-6.htm">God stirs him up to show his righteousness, power, and wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/40-16.htm">Of the behemoth</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of the Book of Job, Job has been defending his righteousness and questioning God's justice. This admission marks a turning point where Job begins to recognize the limitations of his understanding. Biblically, this echoes the humility seen in other figures like Moses (<a href="/exodus/4-10.htm">Exodus 4:10</a>) and Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a>) when confronted with God's holiness.<p><b>but I have no answer—</b><br>Job admits his inability to respond to God's overwhelming presence and wisdom. This is significant in the context of the divine speeches where God questions Job, highlighting the vast difference between divine and human wisdom. This mirrors the sentiment found in <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a>, where Paul marvels at the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge, emphasizing human limitations in comprehending divine purposes.<p><b>twice,</b><br>The repetition here underscores Job's earnestness and the completeness of his previous arguments. In Hebrew literature, repetition is often used for emphasis. This can be seen in other scriptural instances, such as Joseph's dreams (<a href="/genesis/41-32.htm">Genesis 41:32</a>), where repetition signifies certainty and importance.<p><b>but I have nothing to add.”</b><br>Job's final admission of having nothing more to say signifies his submission and repentance. This is a pivotal moment of humility and surrender, aligning with the biblical theme of repentance and submission to God's will, as seen in <a href="/james/4-7.htm">James 4:7</a>. It also prefigures the New Testament call to recognize one's own limitations and the need for divine grace, as exemplified in the teachings of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning God's justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator who engages in a dialogue with Job, challenging him to understand the divine perspective and sovereignty.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dialogue.htm">The Dialogue</a></b><br>This verse is part of a larger conversation between God and Job, where God responds to Job's earlier complaints and questions about his suffering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a></b><br>Job's response demonstrates a humble acknowledgment of his limitations in understanding God's ways. As believers, we are called to approach God with humility, recognizing that His wisdom far surpasses our own.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_silence.htm">The Power of Silence</a></b><br>Job's decision to remain silent after speaking once or twice teaches us the value of listening over speaking, especially in our relationship with God. Silence can be a form of worship and submission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Even when we do not understand our circumstances, we can trust in God's sovereign plan. Job's experience reminds us that God's purposes are beyond our comprehension, yet they are always good.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_reflection.htm">Repentance and Reflection</a></b><br>Job's silence is also an act of repentance, acknowledging his previous words were spoken without full understanding. We are encouraged to reflect on our words and attitudes, seeking God's forgiveness and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 40</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_7_12_imply_myth_over_history.htm">In Job 7:12, why does Job reference the sea or a monstrous creature (possibly Leviathan)--and does this suggest any mythological element at odds with a strictly historical reading of Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_god's_direct_talk_with_job.htm">Job 40:1-5: What historical or archaeological evidence supports such a direct, extended conversation between God and a single individual like Job?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_elihu_say_actions_don't_affect_god.htm">In Job 35:6-7, how can Elihu claim human obedience or sin does not affect God when other passages suggest God is personally impacted by human actions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_humans_teach_an_all-knowing_god.htm">In Job 21:22, how can humans teach God anything if He is described elsewhere as all-knowing and beyond counsel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but l will proceed no further</span>. The meaning is, "I have already spoken, not once, but more than once. Now I will be silent; I will say no more.' There is a sort of recognition that the arguments used were futile, but not a full and complete confession, as in <a href="/job/42-3.htm">Job 42:3</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/40-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I have spoken</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּ֭בַּרְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(dib·bar·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">once,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but I have no</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">answer—</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶֽעֱנֶ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(’e·‘ĕ·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> </span><span class="str2">To answer, respond</span><br /><br /><span class="word">twice,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝שְׁתַּ֗יִם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·ta·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but I have nothing</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to add.”</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹסִֽיף׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·w·sîp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3254.htm">Strong's 3254: </a> </span><span class="str2">To add, augment</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/40-5.htm">Job 40:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/40-5.htm">Job 40:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/40-5.htm">Job 40:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/40-5.htm">Job 40:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/40-5.htm">Job 40:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/40-5.htm">Job 40:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/40-5.htm">Job 40:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/40-5.htm">Job 40:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/40-5.htm">Job 40:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/40-5.htm">Job 40:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/40-5.htm">OT Poetry: Job 40:5 I have spoken once and I will (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/40-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 40:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 40:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/40-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 40:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 40:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>