Job 23:6
“Will he plead against me with his great power? No, but hee would put strength in me.”
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Job 23:6 Context
4I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. 5I would know the words which he would answere me, and vnderstand what he would say vnto me. 6Will he plead against me with his great power? No, but hee would put strength in me. 7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be deliuered for euer from my Iudge. 8Behold, I goe forward, but he is not there, and backward, but I cannot perceiue him:
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Other Translations for Job 23:6
Will he plead against me with [his] great power? No; but he would put [strength] in me.
- King James Version
"Would He contend with me by the greatness of {His} power? No, surely He would pay attention to me.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Would he make use of his great power to overcome me? No, but he would give attention to me.
- Basic English Bible
Would he plead against me with [his] great power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.
- Darby Bible
Would he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
- Webster's Bible
Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.
- World English Bible
In the abundance of power doth He strive with me? No! surely He putteth [it] in me.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Would He contend with me in His great power? Nay; but He would give heed unto me.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Job 23:6
23:6 No - He would not use his power against me, but for me; by enabling me to plead my cause, and giving sentence according to that clemency, which he uses towards his children.