KJV:
So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great.
NASB:
Then they sat down on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights with no one speaking a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great.
KJV:
If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking?
NASB:
"If one ventures a word with you, will you become impatient? But who can refrain from speaking?
KJV:
Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.
NASB:
"Now a word was brought to me stealthily, And my ear received a whisper of it.
KJV:
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
NASB:
"For then it would be heavier than the sand of the seas; Therefore my words have been rash.
KJV:
How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him?
NASB:
"How then can I answer Him, And choose my words before Him?
KJV:
Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?
NASB:
"Shall a multitude of words go unanswered, And a talkative man be acquitted?
KJV:
Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?
NASB:
"Should he argue with useless talk, Or with words which are not profitable?
KJV:
Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with thee?
NASB:
"Are the consolations of God too small for you, Even the word spoken gently with you?