Job 16:5

But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the mouing of my lips should asswage your griefe.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"I could strengthen you with my mouth, And the solace of my lips could lessen {your pain.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)

`But' I would strengthen you with my mouth, And the solace of my lips would assuage `your grief'.
- American Standard Version (1901)

I might give you strength with my mouth, and not keep back the comfort of my lips.
- Basic English Bible

But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

[But] I would encourage you with my mouth, and the solace of my lips should assuage [your pain].
- Darby Bible

I would comfort you also with words, and would wag my head over you.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the solace of my lips should assuage your grief.
- English Revised Version

but I would strengthen you with my mouth. The solace of my lips would relieve you.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 16:5

16:3 End - When wilt thou put an end to these impertinent discourses? He retorts upon him his charge, chap.#15:2|,3.

16:7 He - God, as appears by the following words. Weary - Either of complaining, or, of my life. Desolate - Hast turned my society into desolation, by destroying my children and servants.