Job 23:4

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

I would put my cause in order before him, and my mouth would be full of arguments.

Free Bible Version

There I would lay out my case before him and present all my arguments in full.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

If I could do that, I would tell him why I know that I am innocent; I would tell [MTY] to him all my ◄arguments/evidence to show that I have not done what is evil►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

I arrange before Him the cause, And my mouth fill [with] arguments.

Context

Job Longs for God

³If only I knew where to find Him, so that I could go to His seat. ⁴I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments. ⁵I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say.

Summary

In this verse, Job expresses his longing to present his case before God and to understand the reason for his suffering. Despite feeling abandoned and unable to perceive God's presence, Job's faith remains steadfast as he seeks to find God and receive answers. Job's desire for a divine audience reflects his deep yearning for justice and vindication in the midst of his trials. This verse captures the human struggle to comprehend the ways of God during times of adversity and the importance of seeking God even when His presence seems distant.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

order--state methodically (Job 13:18; Isa 43:26). fill, &c.--I would have abundance of arguments to adduce.

Job 23:4

Job Longs for God

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

I would put my cause in order before him, and my mouth would be full of arguments.

Free Bible Version

There I would lay out my case before him and present all my arguments in full.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

If I could do that, I would tell him why I know that I am innocent; I would tell [MTY] to him all my ◄arguments/evidence to show that I have not done what is evil►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

I arrange before Him the cause, And my mouth fill [with] arguments.