I would set my cause in order before him,
and fill my mouth with arguments.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Job 23:4 in context
Job 23:1–7
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Then Job answered,
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“Even today my complaint is rebellious.
His hand is heavy in spite of my groaning.
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Oh that I knew where I might find him!
That I might come even to his seat!
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I would set my cause in order before him,
and fill my mouth with arguments.
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I would know the words which he would answer me,
and understand what he would tell me.
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Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power?
No, but he would listen to me.
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There the upright might reason with him,
so I should be delivered forever from my judge.
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