Job 23:5
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.In other versions
I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me.
ASV
I would see what his answers would be, and have knowledge of what he would say to me.
BBE
I would know the words he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
DBY
I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would tell me.
WEB
I know the words He doth answer me, And understand what He saith to me.
YLT
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
ENG
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.
WBT
I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say.
BSB
In context
3Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!
4I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
5I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
6Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.