I would know the words which he would answer me,
and understand what he would tell me.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Job 23:5 in context
Job 23:2–8
2
“Even today my complaint is rebellious.
His hand is heavy in spite of my groaning.
3
Oh that I knew where I might find him!
That I might come even to his seat!
4
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.
6
Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power?
No, but he would listen to me.
7
There the upright might reason with him,
so I should be delivered forever from my judge.
8
“If I go east, he is not there.
If I go west, I can’t find him.
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