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And shall I wait, because they do not speak, because they stand there, and answer no more?
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American Standard Version
And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?
Christian Standard Bible
Should I continue to wait now that they are silent, now that they stand there and no longer answer?
King James Version
When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)
New American Standard Bible
“Should I wait, because they are not speaking, Because they have stopped and no longer answer?
New International Version
Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand there with no reply?
New King James Version
And I have waited, because they did not speak, Because they stood still and answered no more.
New Living Translation
Should I continue to wait, now that you are silent? Must I also remain silent?
World English Bible
Shall I wait, because they don’t speak, because they stand still, and answer no more?