“How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.”
King James Version (KJV)
18:2 Ye - Thou, O Job; of whom he speaks here, as also ver.#3|, in the plural number, as was a common idiotism of the Eastern language, to speak thus of one person, especially where he was one of eminency. Mark - Consider the matter better.
How long will it bee, ere you make an ende of words? Marke, and afterwards we will speake.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"How long will you hunt for words? Show understanding and then we can talk.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
How long will ye hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.
- American Standard Version (1901)
How long will it be before you have done talking? Get wisdom, and then we will say what is in our minds.
- Basic English Bible
How long will ye hunt for words? Be intelligent, and then we will speak.
- Darby Bible
How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.
- Webster's Bible
How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.
- World English Bible
When do ye set an end to words? Consider ye, and afterwards do we speak.
- Youngs Literal Bible
How long will ye lay snares for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible