KJV ORIGINAL
Behold now, I have ordered my cause; I know that I shall be justified.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be proven right.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is declaring that he's ready to present his defense and is confident that he will be vindicated when God examines his situation.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking in the midst of his tremendous suffering, having lost his children, wealth, and health. His three friends have been accusing him of hidden sin that supposedly caused his troubles. Job is preparing to make his case directly to God, maintaining his innocence despite his friends' accusations.
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