Bible verse
I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say.
Job 23:5 · BSB
The verses around it, from Job 23.
1 Then Job answered:
2 “Even today my complaint is bitter. His hand is heavy despite my groaning.
3 If only I knew where to find Him, so that I could go to His seat.
4 I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments.
5 I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say.
6 Would He contend with me in His great power? No, He would certainly take note of me.
7 Then an upright man could reason with Him, and I would be delivered forever from my Judge.
8 If I go east, He is not there, and if I go west, I cannot find Him.
9 When He is at work in the north, I cannot behold Him; when He turns to the south, I cannot see Him.
KJV
I would know the words [which] he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
ASV
I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me.
ERV
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
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