Job 23:5
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
In Context
4I would set my case in order before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
6Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would give heed to me.
Cross References
Job 10:2I will say to God, Do not condemn me. Show me why thou contend with me.
Job 42:2I know that thou can do all things, and that no purpose of thine can be restrained.
Matthew Henry on Job 23:2-8
The Reply of Job to Eliphaz; Job Appeals from Man to God. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Then Job answered and said, 2 Even to day is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. 3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! 4 I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. 5 I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me. 6 Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me. 7 There the… Read the whole commentary →