Job 4:1-2
Job 4:1-6 The Message (MSG)
Then Eliphaz from Teman spoke up: “Would you mind if I said something to you? Under the circumstances it’s hard to keep quiet. You yourself have done this plenty of times, spoken words that clarify, encouraged those who were about to quit. Your words have put stumbling people on their feet, put fresh hope in people about to collapse. But now you’re the one in trouble—you’re hurting! You’ve been hit hard and you’re reeling from the blow. But shouldn’t your devout life give you confidence now? Shouldn’t your exemplary life give you hope?
Job 4:1-2 King James Version (KJV)
Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? But who can withhold himself from speaking?
Job 4:1-2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered, “If one ventures a word with you, will you become impatient? But who can refrain from speaking?
Job 4:1-2 New Century Version (NCV)
Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered: “If someone tried to speak with you, would you be upset? I cannot keep from speaking.
Job 4:1-2 American Standard Version (ASV)
Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said, If one assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? But who can withhold himself from speaking?
Job 4:1-2 New International Version (NIV)
Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: “If someone ventures a word with you, will you be impatient? But who can keep from speaking?
Job 4:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)
Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: “If one attempts a word with you, will you become weary? But who can withhold himself from speaking?
Job 4:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, “If we dare to converse with you, will you be impatient [or offended]? But who can restrain himself from speaking?