Parallel Verses
NET Bible
I would know with what words he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.
New American Standard Bible
And perceive what He would say to me.
King James Version
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
Holman Bible
and understand what He would say to me.
International Standard Version
I know how he would answer me; I understand what he'll tell me.
A Conservative Version
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.
American Standard Version
I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me.
Amplified
“I would learn the words which He would answer,
And understand what He would say to me.
Bible in Basic English
I would see what his answers would be, and have knowledge of what he would say to me.
Darby Translation
I would know the words he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
Julia Smith Translation
I shall know the words he will answer me, and I shall understand what he will say to me.
King James 2000
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I want to know [the] words [with which] he would answer me, and I want to understand what he would say to me.
Modern King James verseion
I would know the words which He would answer me, and understand what He would say to me.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
That I might know, what answer he would give me: and that I might understand, what he would say unto me.
New Heart English Bible
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me.
The Emphasized Bible
I would note the words wherewith he would respond to me, and would mark what he would say to me.
Webster
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.
World English Bible
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me.
Youngs Literal Translation
I know the words He doth answer me, And understand what He saith to me.
Interlinear
Yada`
`anah
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 23:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Eighth Speech: A Response To Eliphaz
4 I would lay out my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments. 5 I would know with what words he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me. 6 Would he contend with me with great power? No, he would only pay attention to me.
Phrases
Cross References
Job 10:2
I will say to God, 'Do not condemn me; tell me why you are contending with me.'
Job 13:22-23
Then call, and I will answer, or I will speak, and you respond to me.
Job 42:2-6
"I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted;
1 Corinthians 4:3-4
So for me, it is a minor matter that I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.