Verse Comparison: Job 4:2
American Standard Version
If one assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? But who can withhold himself from speaking?
Amplified® Bible
If we venture to converse with you, will you be offended? Yet who can restrain himself from speaking?
Contemporary English Version
Please be patient and listen to what I have to say.
Darby English Version
If a word were essayed to thee, wouldest thou be grieved? But who can refrain from speaking?
Good News Bible
(SEE 4:1)
King James Version
If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?
New American Standard Bible
"If one ventures a word with you, will you become impatient? But who can refrain from speaking?
New International Version
"If someone ventures a word with you, will you be impatient?
But who can keep from speaking?
New King James Version
"If one attempts a word with you, will you become weary?
But who can withhold himself from speaking?
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"If one ventures a word with you, will you become impatient? But who can refrain from speaking?
Revised Standard Version
"If one ventures a word with you, will you be offended? Yet who can keep from speaking?
Young's Literal Translation
Hath one tried a word with thee? -- Thou art weary! And to keep in words who is able?