Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 16:4
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Berean Standard Bible
I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you.
King James Version
I also could speak as ye [do:] if your soul were in my soul’s stead, I could heap up words against you, and shake mine head at you.
World English Bible
I also could speak as you do. If your soul were in my soul’s place, I could join words together against you, and shake my head at you,
American Standard Version
I also could speak as ye do; If your soul were in my soul’s stead, I could join words together against you, And shake my head at you.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 16
2 “I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all.
3 Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying?
5 But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.
6 Even if I speak, my pain is not relieved, and if I hold back, how will it go away?
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