KJV ORIGINAL
What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
What would I do when God stands up to judge? And when he comes to examine me, what would I say to him?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is asking what he could possibly say to defend himself if God came to hold him accountable for his actions.
📚 Historical Context
Job is in the middle of defending his integrity to his friends who believe his suffering must be due to sin. In this chapter, Job lists various sins he has avoided and asks God to weigh his actions. This verse comes as Job contemplates how he would face God's judgment if he had mistreated his servants.
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