Job 31:35
Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book.
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 31 connects to 10 cross-references. Job's oath of clearance catalogs the sins he has not committed: lust, falsehood, denial of justice to servants, indifference to the poor, trust in wealth, idolatry, vengeance, and inhospitality. This comprehensive self-examination and solemn oath constitutes his final challenge to …
Other Translations
Oh that I had one to hear me! (Lo, here is my signature, let the Almighty answer me) Andthat I hadthe indictment which mine adversary hath written!
Who giveth to me a hearing? lo, my mark. The Mighty One doth answer me, And a bill hath mine adversary written.
If only God would give ear to me, and the Ruler of all would give me an answer! or if what he has against me had been put in writing!
Cross References
Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.
Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid.
Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer thou me.
Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy?
Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me?
Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, but there is no judgment.
He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies.
Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book!
That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!
Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!