Devine Scripture

Job 23:6

Job chapter 23 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.5I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me.

v.6This passage

v.7There the upright might reason with him; So should I be delivered for ever from my judge.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 27:8

    In measure, when thou sendest them away, thou dost contend with them; he hath removed them with his rough blast in the day of the east wind.

  • Ezekiel 20:35

    and I will bring you into the wilderness of the peoples, and there will I enter into judgment with you face to face.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9

    And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

  • Ezekiel 20:33

    As I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, surely with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with wrath poured out, will I be king over you.

  • Isaiah 27:4

    Wrath is not in me: would that the briers and thorns were against me in battle! I would march upon them, I would burn them together.

  • Job 9:19

    Ifwe speakof strength, lo, he ismighty! And if of justice, Who, saith he, will summon me?