Job 13:3,22 - Compare All Versions

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But I desire to speak to the Almighty and to argue my case with God.

Then summon me and I will answer, or let me speak, and you reply to me.

But I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to argue my case with God.

Then call, and I will answer; or let me speak, and you reply to me.

As for me, I would speak directly to the Almighty. I want to argue my case with God himself.

Now summon me, and I will answer! Or let me speak to you, and you reply.

Yet I prefer to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.

Then call, and I will answer,  or I will speak, and you can respond to me.

Surely I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to reason with God.

Then call thou, and I will answer: Or let me speak, and answer thou me.

But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to reason with God.

Then call, and I will answer; Or let me speak, then You respond to me.

“Yes, I’ve seen all this with my own eyes, heard and understood it with my very own ears. Everything you know, I know, so I’m not taking a backseat to any of you. I’m taking my case straight to God Almighty; I’ve had it with you—I’m going directly to God. You graffiti my life with lies. You’re a bunch of pompous quacks! I wish you’d shut your mouths— silence is your only claim to wisdom.

“Please, God, I have two requests; grant them so I’ll know I count with you: First, lay off the afflictions; the terror is too much for me. Second, address me directly so I can answer you, or let me speak and then you answer me. How many sins have been charged against me? Show me the list—how bad is it? Why do you stay hidden and silent? Why treat me like I’m your enemy? Why kick me around like an old tin can? Why beat a dead horse? You compile a long list of mean things about me, even hold me accountable for the sins of my youth. You hobble me so I can’t move about. You watch every move I make, and brand me as a dangerous character.

¶“But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to argue with God.

“Then call and I will answer; Or let me speak, then reply to me.

¶“But I wish to speak to the Almighty, And I desire to argue with God.

“Then [Lord,] call, and I will answer; Or let me speak, and then reply to me.

But I wish to speak to the Almighty, and I desire to argue my case with God.

Then call, and I will answer, or I will speak, and you respond to me.