Job 23:3

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Job 23:1–5 · Berean Standard Bible

1 Then Job answered:

2 “Even today my complaint is bitter. His hand is heavy despite my groaning.

3 If only I knew where to find Him, so that I could go to His seat.

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

5 I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say.

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Job 13:3

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

Job 16:21

Oh, that a man might plead with God as he pleads with his neighbor!

Job 40:1

And the LORD said to Job:

Job 40:2

“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who argues with God give an answer.”

Job 40:3

Then Job answered the LORD:

Job 40:4

“Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth.

Job 40:5

I have spoken once, but I have no answer— twice, but I have nothing to add.”

Isaiah 26:8

Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls.

Jeremiah 14:7

Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You.

Isaiah 55:6

Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

Isaiah 55:7

Let the wicked man forsake his own way and the unrighteous man his own thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

2 Corinthians 5:19

that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.

Hebrews 4:6

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Job 31:35

(Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment.

Job 31:36

Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown.

Job 31:37

I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)—