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Job 23:6
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4 I would present my case before Him,
And fill my mouth with arguments.
5 I would know the words which He would answer me,
And understand what He would say to me.
6 aWould He contend with me in His great power?
No! But He would take note of me. 
7 There the upright could reason with Him,
And I would be delivered forever from my Judge.
8 “Look,a I go forward, but He is not there,
And backward, but I cannot perceive Him; 
Verse Comparison: Job 23:6

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American Standard Version
Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.

Amplified® Bible
Would He plead against me with His great power? No, He would give heed to me.

Contemporary English Version
Would he overwhelm me with his greatness? No! He would listen

Darby English Version
Would he plead against me with [his] great power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.

Good News Bible
Would God use all his strength against me? No, he would listen as I spoke.

King James Version
Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.

New American Standard Bible
"Would He contend with me by the greatness of {His} power? No, surely He would pay attention to me.

New International Version
Would he oppose me with great power?
No, he would not press charges against me.

New King James Version
Would He contend with me in His great power?
No! But He would take note of me.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Would He contend with me by the greatness of His power? No, surely He would pay attention to me.

Revised Standard Version
Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No; he would give heed to me.

Young's Literal Translation
In the abundance of power doth He strive with me? No! surely He putteth `it' in me.


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