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