KJV ORIGINAL
Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Oh, if only someone would listen to me! Look, what I really want is for God Almighty to answer me, and for my accuser to write down his charges against me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is desperately crying out for God to respond to him and for his accusers to put their complaints in writing so he can defend himself.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes near the end of Job's final defense speech, where he has maintained his innocence throughout his suffering. Job has been accused by his friends of hidden sin causing his troubles, but he continues to assert his righteousness and calls for a formal hearing before God.
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