Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version (“Oh, that I had someone to hear me! I sign now my defense—let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser put his indictment in writing. New Living Translation “If only someone would listen to me! Look, I will sign my name to my defense. Let the Almighty answer me. Let my accuser write out the charges against me. English Standard Version Oh, that I had one to hear me! (Here is my signature! Let the Almighty answer me!) Oh, that I had the indictment written by my adversary! Berean Standard Bible (Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment. King James Bible Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book. New King James Version Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my mark. Oh, that the Almighty would answer me, That my Prosecutor had written a book! New American Standard Bible “Oh that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature; Let the Almighty answer me! And the indictment which my adversary has written, NASB 1995 “Oh that I had one to hear me! Behold, here is my signature; Let the Almighty answer me! And the indictment which my adversary has written, NASB 1977 “Oh that I had one to hear me! Behold, here is my signature; Let the Almighty answer me! And the indictment which my adversary has written, Legacy Standard Bible Oh that I had one to hear me! Behold, here is my signature; Let the Almighty answer me! And the indictment which my accuser has written, Amplified Bible “Oh, that I had one to listen to me! Look, here is my signature (mark); Let the Almighty answer me! Let my adversary write out His indictment [and put His vague accusations in tangible form]. Christian Standard Bible If only I had someone to hear my case! Here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me. Let my Opponent compose his indictment. Holman Christian Standard Bible If only I had someone to hear my case! Here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me. Let my Opponent compose His indictment. American Standard Version Oh that I had one to hear me! (Lo, here is my signature, let the Almighty answer me) And that I had the indictment which mine adversary hath written! Contemporary English Version Why doesn't God All-Powerful listen and answer? If God has something against me, let him speak up or put it in writing! English Revised Version Oh that I had one to hear me! (lo, here is my signature, let the Almighty answer me;) and that I had the indictment which mine adversary hath written! GOD'S WORD® Translation "If only I had someone who would listen to me! Look, here is my signature! Let the Almighty answer me. Let the prosecutor write [his complaint] on a scroll. Good News Translation Will no one listen to what I am saying? I swear that every word is true. Let Almighty God answer me. If the charges my opponent brings against me were written down so that I could see them, International Standard Version "Who will grant me a hearing? Here's my signature —let the Almighty answer! Since my adversary indicted me, Majority Standard Bible (Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment. NET Bible "If only I had someone to hear me! Here is my signature--let the Almighty answer me! If only I had an indictment that my accuser had written. New Heart English Bible oh that I had one to hear me. (look, here is my signature, let Shaddai answer me); let the accuser write my indictment. Webster's Bible Translation Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that my adversary had written a book. World English Bible oh that I had one to hear me! Behold, here is my signature! Let the Almighty answer me! Let the accuser write my indictment! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWho gives to me a hearing? Behold, my mark. The Mighty One answers me, "" And my adversary has written a bill. Young's Literal Translation Who giveth to me a hearing? lo, my mark. The Mighty One doth answer me, And a bill hath mine adversary written. Smith's Literal Translation Who will give to me hearing to me? Behold, my sign, the Almighty will answer me, and the man contending with me wrote a book. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho would grant me a hearer, that the Almighty may hear my desire; and that he himself that judgeth would write a book, Catholic Public Domain Version then, would he grant me a hearing, so that the Almighty would listen to my desire, and he who judges would himself write a book, New American Bible Oh, that I had one to hear my case: here is my signature: let the Almighty answer me! Let my accuser write out his indictment! New Revised Standard Version O that I had one to hear me! (Here is my signature! Let the Almighty answer me!) O that I had the indictment written by my adversary! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO that one would hear me! If God is present, let him answer me, and let him write the sentence in a book. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But The Giver who hears me, if he is God, he will answer me, and he will write in a scroll his judgments of a man OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Oh that I had one to hear me!-- Lo, here is my signature, let the Almighty answer me-- And that I had the indictment which mine adversary hath written! Brenton Septuagint Translation (Oh that I had a hearer,) and if I had not feared the hand of the Lord; and as to the written charge which I had against any one, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Final Appeal…34because I greatly feared the crowds and the contempt of the clans terrified me, so that I kept silent and would not go outside— 35(Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment. 36Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown.… Cross References Job 13:3 Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God. Job 19:7 Though I cry out, ‘Violence!’ I get no response; though I call for help, there is no justice. Job 23:3-7 If only I knew where to find Him, so that I could go to His seat. / I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments. / I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say. ... Job 9:33-35 Nor is there a mediator between us, to lay his hand upon us both. / Let Him remove His rod from me, so that His terror will no longer frighten me. / Then I would speak without fear of Him. But as it is, I am on my own. Job 16:21 Oh, that a man might plead with God as he pleads with his neighbor! Isaiah 50:8 The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me! Isaiah 41:21 “Present your case,” says the LORD. “Submit your arguments,” says the King of Jacob. Psalm 7:8 The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity. Psalm 26:1-2 Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. / Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind. Psalm 35:24 Vindicate me by Your righteousness, O LORD my God, and do not let them gloat over me. Psalm 43:1 Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men. Psalm 119:84 How many days must Your servant wait? When will You execute judgment on my persecutors? Jeremiah 12:1 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? 1 Samuel 24:15 May the LORD be our judge and decide between you and me. May He take notice and plead my case and deliver me from your hand.” 1 Corinthians 4:3-4 I care very little, however, if I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. / My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me. Treasury of Scripture Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that my adversary had written a book. Oh Job 13:3 Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God. Job 17:3 Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who is he that will strike hands with me? Job 23:3-7 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! … Job 13:21,22 Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid… Psalm 26:1 A Psalm of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. mine Job 13:24 Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and holdest me for thine enemy? Job 19:11,23,24 He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies… Job 33:10,11 Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy, … Jump to Previous Accusation Accuser Adversary Almighty Book Defense Desire Ear Hear Indictment Mark Mighty Ruler Sign Someone Write WrittenJump to Next Accusation Accuser Adversary Almighty Book Defense Desire Ear Hear Indictment Mark Mighty Ruler Sign Someone Write WrittenJob 31 1. Job makes a solemn protestation of his integrity in several dutiesOh, that I had one to hear me! In this heartfelt plea, Job expresses a deep yearning for an audience, someone who would truly listen to his case. The Hebrew word for "hear" is "שָׁמַע" (shama), which implies not just hearing but understanding and acknowledging. Job's cry reflects the human desire for validation and justice, especially in times of suffering. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice where individuals sought a mediator or advocate to present their case before a higher authority. Here is my signature let the Almighty answer me let my accuser compose His indictment Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Oh, thatמִ֤י (mî) Interjection Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix I had יִתֶּן־ (yit·ten-) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set one to hear לִ֨י ׀ (lî) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew me! שֹׁ֘מֵ֤עַֽ (šō·mê·a‘) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Here is הֶן־ (hen-) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! my signature— תָּ֭וִי (tā·wî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8420: A mark, a signature let the Almighty שַׁדַּ֣י (šad·day) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7706: The Almighty answer me; יַעֲנֵ֑נִי (ya·‘ă·nê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond let my accuser אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person compose כָּ֝תַ֗ב (kā·ṯaḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3789: To grave, to write His indictment. וְסֵ֥פֶר (wə·sê·p̄er) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book Links Job 31:35 NIVJob 31:35 NLT Job 31:35 ESV Job 31:35 NASB Job 31:35 KJV Job 31:35 BibleApps.com Job 31:35 Biblia Paralela Job 31:35 Chinese Bible Job 31:35 French Bible Job 31:35 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 31:35 Oh that I had one to hear (Jb) |
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