Job 23:7
There a good person could reason with him, and I would be acquitted forever by my judge.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
In Context
6Would he fight against me using his mighty power? No, he would pay attention to what I have to say.
8If I go to the east, he's not there; if I go the west, I don't find him.
Cross References
Job 9:15Even though I'm right, I can't answer him. I must plead for mercy from my judge.
Isaiah 1:18Come on, let's argue this out, says the Lord. Even though your sins are like scarlet, they will become white like snow. Even though they are red like crimson, they will become like wool.
Jeremiah 12:1Lord, when I complain to you, you always show yourself to be in the right. Even so I still want to present my case to you. Why is it that wicked people do so well? Why do those who are unfaithful to you live so comfortably?
Romans 8:1So there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
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 →