KJV ORIGINAL
I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I would present my case to him and fill my mouth with reasons to defend myself.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is saying he wants to argue his case directly before God and explain why he believes he's been treated unfairly.
📚 Historical Context
Job is speaking in the midst of tremendous suffering, having lost his children, wealth, and health while maintaining his innocence. His friends have been accusing him of hidden sins that supposedly caused his troubles. Job desperately wants a face-to-face meeting with God to defend himself and understand why he's suffering despite living righteously.
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