Then I would speak and not fear Him —except it is not so with me.”
Then would I speak, and not fear him; But it is not so with me.
[Then] would I speak and not fear Him, but I am not so in myself [to make me afraid, were only a fair trial given me].
Then would I speak, and not fear him; For I am not so in myself.
Then I would speak—unafraid— for I’m not that way.
I will speak and I will not fear him, for in fearfulness I am not able to respond.
I will speak, and will not fear him: for I cannot answer while I am in fear.
“I loathe my own life; I will give full vent to my complaint; I will speak out of the bitterness of my soul.
Then call, and I will answer, or I will speak, and You respond to me.