Job 23:5

World English Bible (2000)

I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me.

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 10:2 : 2 I will tell God, 'Do not condemn me. Show me why you contend with me.
  • Job 13:22-23 : 22 Then call, and I will answer; or let me speak, and you answer me. 23 How many are my iniquities and sins? Make me know my disobedience and my sin.
  • Job 42:2-6 : 2 "I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be restrained. 3 You asked, 'Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?' therefore I have uttered that which I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I didn't know. 4 You said, 'Listen, now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you will answer me.' 5 I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you. 6 Therefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes."
  • 1 Cor 4:3-4 : 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you, or by man's judgment. Yes, I don't judge my own self. 4 For I know nothing against myself. Yet I am not justified by this, but he who judges me is the Lord.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Job 23:3-4
    2 verses
    87%

    3Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat!

    4I would set my cause in order before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.

  • Job 23:6-7
    2 verses
    83%

    6Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.

    7There the upright might reason with him, so I should be delivered forever from my judge.

  • 3"Surely I would speak to the Almighty. I desire to reason with God.

  • Job 42:3-4
    2 verses
    78%

    3You asked, 'Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?' therefore I have uttered that which I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I didn't know.

    4You said, 'Listen, now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you will answer me.'

  • Job 31:35-37
    3 verses
    78%

    35oh that I had one to hear me! (behold, here is my signature, let the Almighty answer me); let the accuser write my indictment!

    36Surely I would carry it on my shoulder; and I would bind it to me as a crown.

    37I would declare to him the number of my steps. as a prince would I go near to him.

  • 22Then call, and I will answer; or let me speak, and you answer me.

  • 8"But as for me, I would seek God. I would commit my cause to God,

  • 5If you can, answer me. Set your words in order before me, and stand forth.

  • Job 33:31-32
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    77%

    31Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will speak.

    32If you have anything to say, answer me. Speak, for I desire to justify you.

  • 5But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against you,

  • Job 9:14-15
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    14How much less shall I answer him, And choose my words to argue with him?

    15Though I were righteous, yet I wouldn't answer him. I would make supplication to my judge.

  • Job 13:18-19
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    76%

    18See now, I have set my cause in order. I know that I am righteous.

    19Who is he who will contend with me? For then would I hold my peace and give up the spirit.

  • 1Then Job answered,

  • 14for he has not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.

  • 1"However, Job, please hear my speech, and listen to all my words.

  • 34Men of understanding will tell me, yes, every wise man who hears me:

  • 35then I would speak, and not fear him, for I am not so in myself.

  • 6Hear now my reasoning. Listen to the pleadings of my lips.

  • 3I have heard the reproof which puts me to shame. The spirit of my understanding answers me.

  • 20I will speak, that I may be refreshed. I will open my lips and answer.

  • 14What then shall I do when God rises up? When he visits, what shall I answer him?

  • 10Be it still my consolation, yes, let me exult in pain that doesn't spare, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.

  • 8"Oh that I might have my request, that God would grant the thing that I long for,

  • 32For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, that we should come together in judgment.

  • 1Then Job answered,

  • 24"Teach me, and I will hold my peace. Cause me to understand wherein I have erred.

  • 15You would call, and I would answer you. You would have a desire to the work of your hands.

  • 21that he would maintain the right of a man with God, of a son of man with his neighbor!

  • 36I wish that Job were tried to the end, because of his answering like wicked men.

  • 11"Behold, I waited for your words, and I listened for your reasoning, while you searched out what to say.

  • 19If it is a matter of strength, behold, he is mighty! If of justice, 'Who,' says he, 'will summon me?'

  • 4As for me, is my complaint to man? Why shouldn't I be impatient?

  • 20Shall it be told him that I would speak? Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up?

  • 5but I would strengthen you with my mouth. The solace of my lips would relieve you.

  • 1I will stand at my watch, and set myself on the ramparts, and will look out to see what he will say to me, and what I will answer concerning my complaint.

  • 1Then Job answered,

  • 2I will tell God, 'Do not condemn me. Show me why you contend with me.

  • 3Then Job answered Yahweh,

  • 8"Surely you have spoken in my hearing, I have heard the voice of your words, saying,

  • 1Then Job answered,

  • 13"Be silent, leave me alone, that I may speak. Let come on me what will.

  • 1Then Job answered Yahweh,