Job 23:6 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Would He plead against me with His great power? No, He would give heed to me. [Isa. 27:4, 5; 57:16.] American Standard Version (1901) Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me. Common English Bible Would he contend with me through brute force? No, he would surely listen to me. Catholic Public Domain Version I do not want him to contend with me with much strength, nor to overwhelm me with the bulk of his greatness. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I would not that he should contend with me with much strength, nor overwhelm me with the weight of his greatness. |
I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me.
If we speak of the strength of the mighty, lo, he is there! And if of judgement, who will appoint me a time?
If he be pleased to contend with him, He cannot answer him one of a thousand.
He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: Who hath hardened himself against him, and prospered?
In the day that I called thou answeredst me, Thou didst encourage me with strength in my soul.
Fury is not in me: would that the briers and thorns were against me in battle! I would march upon them, I would burn them together.
In measure, when thou sendest her away, thou dost contend with her; he hath removed her with his rough blast in the day of the east wind.
As I live, saith the Lord GOD surely with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with fury poured out, will I be king over you:
and I will bring you into the wilderness of the peoples, and there will I plead with you face to face.