KJV:
O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbour!
NASB:
"O that a man might plead with God As a man with his neighbor!
KJV:
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
NASB:
"Can a vigorous man be of use to God, Or a wise man be useful to himself?
KJV:
That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
NASB:
That He may turn man aside from his conduct, And keep man from pride;
KJV:
Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,
NASB:
"Behold, God does all these oftentimes with men,
KJV:
What man is like Job, who drinketh up scorning like water?
NASB:
"What man is like Job, Who drinks up derision like water,
KJV:
For he hath said, It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God.
NASB:
"For he has said, 'It profits a man nothing When he is pleased with God.'
KJV:
Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.
NASB:
"Men of understanding will say to me, And a wise man who hears me,
KJV:
Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.
NASB:
"Now gird up your loins like a man, And I will ask you, and you instruct Me!