American Standard Version
"Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me. "
— Job 23:6, American Standard Version
“Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.”
“Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.”
“Would he contend with me with great power? No, he would only pay attention to me.”
“I would not that he should contend with me with much strength, nor overwhelm me with the weight of his greatness.”
“Would he make use of his great power to overcome me? No, but he would give attention to me.”
“Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.”
Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat!
I would set my cause in order before him, And fill my mouth with arguments.
I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me.
Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.
There the upright might reason with him; So should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
Behold, I go forward, but he is notthere; And backward, but I cannot perceive him;
On the left hand, when he doth work, but I cannot behold him; He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.