Job 23:6 ASV

⁴  I would set my cause in order before him, And fill my mouth with arguments.

⁵  I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me.

⁶  Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.

⁷  There the upright might reason with him; So should I be delivered for ever from my judge.

⁸  Behold, I go forward, but he is not `there'; And backward, but I cannot perceive him;