Job 23:5
I would see what his answers would be, and have knowledge of what he would say to me.
Bible in Basic English
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 put my cause in order before him, and my mouth would be full of arguments.
6Would he make use of his great power to overcome me? No, but he would give attention to me.
Cross References
Job 10:2I will say to God, Do not put me down as a sinner; make clear to me what you have against me.
Job 42:2I see that you are able to do every thing, and to give effect to all your designs.
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 →