Cross References

Job 23:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If I knew where to find God, I would go there

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But I prefer to argue my case with God All-Powerful—

My friends have rejected me, but God is the one I beg

to show that I am right, just as a friend should.

Today I complain bitterly, because God has been cruel and made me suffer.

and argue my case.

You are the one we trust to bring about justice; above all else we want your name to be honoured.

People of Israel, your God is a mystery, though he alone can save.

Our terrible sins may demand that we be punished. But if you rescue us, LORD, everyone will see how great you are.

This means that the promise to enter is still good, because those who first heard about it disobeyed and did not enter.