Job 4:2

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 4:2

BSB
"If one ventures a word with you, will you be wearied? Yet who can keep from speaking?
AKJV
If we assay to commune with you, will you be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?
CPDV
If we start to speak to you, perhaps you will take it badly, but who can hold back the words he has conceived?
ERV
If one assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?
NHEB
"If someone ventures to talk with you, will you be grieved? But who can withhold himself from speaking?
SMT
Trying the word to thee shalt thou be weary? who shall be able to with hold in speaking?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 4:2

IfweassayH5254VerbtocommuneH1697Noun MasculinewiththeewiltthoubegrievedH3811VerbbutwhocanH3201VerbwithholdH6113VerbhimselffromspeakingH4405Noun Feminine

Commentary for Job 4:2

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 4:2
Summary
Eliphaz respectfully attempts to address Job
Event
Eliphaz asks permission to speak
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
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