Hebrews 5:2 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

He is able to exercise gentleness and forbearance toward the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is liable to moral weakness and physical infirmity.

American Standard Version (1901)

who can bear gently with the ignorant and erring, for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity;

Common English Bible

The high priest is able to deal gently with the ignorant and those who are misled since he himself is prone to weakness.

Catholic Public Domain Version

he is able to commiserate with those who are ignorant and who wander astray, because he himself is also encompassed by infirmity.