Job 13:19
Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.In other versions
Who is he that will contend with me? For then would I hold my peace and give up the ghost.
ASV
Is any one able to take up the argument against me? If so, I would keep quiet and give up my breath.
BBE
Who is he that contendeth with me? For if I were silent now, I should expire.
DBY
Who is he who will contend with me? For then would I hold my peace and give up the spirit.
WEB
Who `is' he that doth strive with me? For now I keep silent and gasp.
YLT
Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the spirit.
ENG
Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall expire.
WBT
Can anyone indict me? If so, I will be silent and die.
BSB
In context
17Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears.
18Behold now, I have ordered my cause; I know that I shall be justified.
19Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.
20Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee.
21Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid.