Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
But I want to talk to the Almighty; and I'm determined to argue my case before God."
New American Standard Bible
And I desire to
King James Version
Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.
Holman Bible
and argue my case before God.
A Conservative Version
Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.
American Standard Version
Surely I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to reason with God.
Amplified
“But I wish to speak to
And I desire to argue with God.
Bible in Basic English
But I would have talk with the Ruler of all, and my desire is to have an argument with God.
Darby Translation
But I will speak to the Almighty, and will find pleasure in reasoning with God;
Julia Smith Translation
But I will speak to the Almighty; I shall delight to plead before God.
King James 2000
Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I would speak to Shaddai, and I desire to argue with God.
Modern King James verseion
Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to argue my case before God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Nevertheless I am purposed to talk with the almighty, and my desire is to commune with God.
NET Bible
But I wish to speak to the Almighty, and I desire to argue my case with God.
New Heart English Bible
"Surely I would speak to Shaddai. I desire to reason with God.
The Emphasized Bible
But indeed, I, unto the Almighty, would speak, and, to direct my argument unto GOD, would I be well pleased.
Webster
Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.
World English Bible
"Surely I would speak to the Almighty. I desire to reason with God.
Youngs Literal Translation
Yet I for the Mighty One do speak, And to argue for God I delight.
Themes
Interlinear
'uwlam
Dabar
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 13:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Fourth Speech Continues
2 What you know, I know, too; I'm not inferior to you. 3 But I want to talk to the Almighty; and I'm determined to argue my case before God." 4 "But as for you, you whitewash with lies; all of you are worthless quacks.
Names
Cross References
Job 13:22
Then call and I'll answer, or let me speak and then you reply to me!"
Job 31:35
"Who will grant me a hearing? Here's my signature let the Almighty answer! Since my adversary indicted me,
Isaiah 41:21
"Put forward your case!" says the LORD. "Submit your arguments!" says Jacob's King.
Job 9:3
If one were to seek to argue with him, he won't be able to answer him even once in a thousand times.
Job 9:14-15
So how am I to answer him, choosing what I am to say to him?
Job 9:34-35
removing his rod from me, and not letting terror of him overwhelm me.
Job 11:5
"But what if God were to speak? What if he were to talk with you,
Job 13:15
Even though he kills me, I'll continue to hope in him. At least I'll be able to argue my case to his face!
Job 23:3-7
If only I knew where to find him, I would visit him where he has taken his seat.
Isaiah 1:18-20
"Please come, and let's reason together," implores the LORD. "Even though your sins are like scarlet, they'll be white like snow. Though they're like crimson, they'll become like wool.
Jeremiah 12:1-2
You are righteous, LORD, even when I bring a complaint to you. But I want to discuss justice with you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper, while all who are treacherous are at ease?
Micah 6:2
Listen, you mountains, to the LORD's argument! Listen, you strong foundations of the earth, because the LORD has a dispute with his people, and he will set out his case before Israel.