I would know the words, that he would answer me, and would understand what he would say unto me.

Would he [a]plead against me with his great power? No, but he would [b]put strength in me.

[c]There the righteous might reason with him, so I should be delivered forever from my Judge.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 23:6 Using his absolute power, and saying, because I am God, I may do what I will.
  2. Job 23:6 Of his mercy he would give me power to answer him.
  3. Job 23:7 When he of his mercy hath given strength to maintain their cause.

I would find out what he would answer me,(A)
    and consider what he would say to me.
Would he vigorously oppose me?(B)
    No, he would not press charges against me.(C)
There the upright(D) can establish their innocence before him,(E)
    and there I would be delivered forever from my judge.(F)

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