Cross References

Job 23:4

New English Translation

I would lay out my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments.

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But you said, ‘I will certainly make you prosper and will make your descendants like the sand on the seashore, too numerous to count.’”

See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I am right.

But I wish to speak to the Almighty, and I desire to argue my case with God.

O that I knew where I might find him, that I could come to his place of residence!

I would know with what words he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.

Tell us what we should say to him. We cannot prepare a case because of the darkness.

“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let the person who accuses God give him an answer!”

For the sake of your reputation, O Lord, forgive my sin, because it is great.

Vindicate me, O God! Fight for me against an ungodly nation! Deliver me from deceitful and evil men!

Remind me of what happened! Let’s debate! You, prove to me that you are right!