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Job 18:2

Words and speech

1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,

How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.

3 Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight?

4 He teareth himself in his anger: shall the earth be forsaken for thee? and shall the rock be removed out of his place?

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BSB
“How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk.
KJV
How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.
WEB
“How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.
ASV
How long will ye hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.
DARBY
How long will ye hunt for words? Be intelligent, and then we will speak.
BLB
“Until when will you⁺ set snares for words? Consider, and afterward we will speak.
ÅB
Når vil dere dog engang sette en grense for deres ord? Bli først forstandige, så kan vi tale sammen.
OTB
"Hvor lenge vil du fortsette å lete etter ord?
Vær klok, så kan vi samtale.
B1930
Når vil I dog engang sette en grense for eders ord? Bli først forstandige, så kan vi tale sammen.

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