For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same {is} a perfect man, {and} able also to bridle the whole body.

Give {instruction} to a wise {man}, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just {man}, and he will increase in learning.

I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.

[To the chief Musician, {even} to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.] I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. {my mouth...: Heb. a bridle, or, muzzle for my mouth}

Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

{That which} I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. {guide...: Heb. counsel thee, mine eye shall be upon thee}

Who can understand {his} errors? cleanse thou me from secret {faults}.

Lo this, we have searched it, so it {is}; hear it, and know thou {it} for thy good. {for...: Heb. for thyself}

They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. {left...: Heb. removed speeches from themselves}

Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say. {reasons: Heb. understandings} {what...: Heb. words}

{As} an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, {so is} a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Who can understand {his} errors? cleanse thou me from secret {faults}.

No doubt but ye {are} the people, and wisdom shall die with you.

They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. {left...: Heb. removed speeches from themselves}