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Job 4:2

If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?
Job 4:2 · King James Version

In other versions

  • If one assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? But who can withhold himself from speaking?

    ASV

  • If one says a word, will it be a weariness to you? but who is able to keep from saying what is in his mind?

    BBE

  • If a word were essayed to thee, wouldest thou be grieved? But who can refrain from speaking?

    DBY

  • "If someone ventures to talk with you, will you be grieved? But who can withhold himself from speaking?

    WEB

  • Hath one tried a word with thee? -- Thou art weary! And to keep in words who is able?

    YLT

  • If we analyse to commune with you, will you be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?

    ENG

  • If we essay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can refrain from speaking?

    WBT

  • “If one ventures a word with you, will you be wearied? Yet who can keep from speaking?

    BSB

In context

1Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,

2If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?

3Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.

4Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.

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