Verse Comparison: Job 8:8
American Standard Version
For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, And apply thyself to that which their fathers have searched out:
Amplified® Bible
For inquire, I pray you, of the former age and apply yourself to that which their fathers have searched out,
Contemporary English Version
Our ancestors were wise, so learn from them.
Darby English Version
For inquire, I pray thee, of the former generation, and attend to the researches of their fathers;
Good News Bible
Look for a moment at ancient wisdom; consider the truths our ancestors learned.
King James Version
For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:
New American Standard Bible
"Please inquire of past generations, And consider the things searched out by their fathers.
New International Version
"Ask the former generations
and find out what their fathers learned,
New King James Version
“For inquire, please, of the former age,
And consider the things discovered by their fathers;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Please inquire of past generations, And consider the things searched out by their fathers.
Revised Standard Version
"For inquire, I pray you, of bygone ages, and consider what the fathers have found;
Young's Literal Translation
For, ask I pray thee of a former generation, And prepare to a search of their fathers,