American Standard Version (ASV):
For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, And apply thyself to that which their fathers have searched out:
King James Version (KJV):
For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:
American Standard Version (ASV):
(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, Because our days upon earth are a shadow);
King James Version (KJV):
(For we [are but of] yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth [are] a shadow:)
American Standard Version (ASV):
Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, And utter words out of their heart?
King James Version (KJV):
Shall not they teach thee, [and] tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
American Standard Version (ASV):
If thou wouldest seek diligently unto God, And make thy supplication to the Almighty;
King James Version (KJV):
If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;
American Standard Version (ASV):
If thou wert pure and upright: Surely now he would awake for thee, And make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.
King James Version (KJV):
If thou [wert] pure and upright; surely now he would awake for thee, and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And though thy beginning was small, Yet thy latter end would greatly increase.
King James Version (KJV):
Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.
American Standard Version (ASV):
How long wilt thou speak these things? And [how long] shall the words of thy mouth be [like] a mighty wind?
King James Version (KJV):
How long wilt thou speak these [things]? and [how long shall] the words of thy mouth [be like] a strong wind?
American Standard Version (ASV):
Doth God pervert justice? Or doth the Almighty pervert righteousness?
King James Version (KJV):
Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice?
American Standard Version (ASV):
If thy children have sinned against him, And he hath delivered them into the hand of their transgression;
King James Version (KJV):
If thy children have sinned against him, and he have cast them away for their transgression;
American Standard Version (ASV):
If I have sinned, what do I unto thee, O thou watcher of men? Why hast thou set me as a mark for thee, So that I am a burden to myself?
King James Version (KJV):
I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? why hast thou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to myself?