Job 4:2

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,

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

3 Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.

4 Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.

KJV King James Version: If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?
WEB World English Bible: “If someone ventures to talk with you, will you be grieved? But who can withhold himself from speaking?
BSB Berean Standard Bible: “If one ventures a word with you, will you be wearied? Yet who can keep from speaking?
ASV American Standard Version: If one assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? But who can withhold himself from speaking?
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Hath one tried a word with thee? — Thou art weary! And to keep in words who is able?
DBY Darby Translation: If a word were essayed to thee, wouldest thou be grieved? But who can refrain from speaking?
WBS Webster Bible: If we essay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can refrain from speaking?