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Job 4:2
If we begin to speak to thee, perhaps thou wilt take it ill; but who can withhold the words he hath conceived?
Job 4:2 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
Job 4:2 in other translations
If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?
“If one ventures a word with you, will you be wearied? Yet who can keep from speaking?
“If someone ventures to talk with you, will you be grieved? But who can withhold himself from speaking?
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In context
1 Then Eliphaz, the Themanite, answered, and said:
2 If we begin to speak to thee, perhaps thou wilt take it ill; but who can withhold the words he hath conceived?
3 Behold thou hast taught many, and thou hast strengthened the weary hands:
4 Thy words have confirmed them that were staggering, and thou hast strengthened the trembling knees:
5 But now the scourge is come upon thee, and thou faintest: It hath touched thee, and thou art troubled.
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