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NASNew American Standard Bible

KJVKing James Version

Then Job responded,

Job 23:1

Then Job answered and said,

"Even today my complaint is rebellion; His hand is heavy despite my groaning.

Job 23:2

Even to day is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning.

"Oh that I knew how to find Him, That I might come to His home!

Job 23:3

Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!

"I would present my case before Him And fill my mouth with arguments.

Job 23:4

I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.

"I would learn the words which He would answer, And perceive what He would tell me.

Job 23:5

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

"Would He contend with me by the greatness of His power? No, surely He would pay attention to me.

Job 23:6

Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.

"There the upright would argue with Him; And I would be free of my Judge forever.

Job 23:7

There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.

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