5 I would know what he would answer me

and understand what he would say to me.

6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power?

No; he would pay attention to me.

7 There an upright man could argue with him,

and I would be acquitted forever by my judge.

5 I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me. 6 Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me. 7 There the righteous might dispute with him; So should I be delivered for ever from my judge.

5 Then I would listen to his reply

and understand what he says to me.

6 Would he use his great power to argue with me?

No, he would give me a fair hearing.

7 Honest people can reason with him,

so I would be forever acquitted by my judge.

5 I would know the words which He would answer me,

And understand what He would say to me.

6 Would He contend with me in His great power?

No! But He would take note of me.

7 There the upright could reason with Him,

And I would be delivered forever from my Judge.

5 I would learn how he would answer me

and would think about what he would say.

6 Would he not argue strongly against me?

No, he would really listen to me.

7 Then an honest person could present his case to God,

and I would be saved forever by my judge.

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.

5 I would know the words he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me. 6 Would he plead against me with his great power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me. 7 There would an upright man reason with him; and I should be delivered for ever from my judge.

5 I want to know the words he would use to answer me. 

I want to understand the things he would say to me. 

6 Would he sue me and hide behind great legal maneuvers? 

No, he certainly would press charges against me. 

7 Then decent people could argue with him, 

and I would escape my judgment forever. 

5 I would learn how He would answer me;

and understand what He would say to me.

6 Would He prosecute me forcefully?

No, He will certainly pay attention to me.

7 Then an upright man could reason with Him,

and I would escape from my Judge forever.

5 I would learn what he would answer me,

and understand what he would say to me.

6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power?

No; but he would give heed to me.

7 There an upright person could reason with him,

and I should be acquitted forever by my judge.

5 I want to know the words with which he would answer me,

and I want to understand what he would say to me.

6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his strength?

No, but he himself would give heed to me.

7 There an upright person could reason with him,

and I would be acquitted forever by my judge.

5 I’d find out what his answers would be.

I’d think about what he would say.

6 Would he oppose me with his great power?

No. He wouldn’t bring charges against me.

7 I’m an honest person. I could state my case to him.

Then my Judge would tell me once and for all that I’m not guilty.

5 “I would learn the words which He would answer,

And perceive what He would say to me.

6 “Would He contend with me by the greatness of His power?

No, surely He would pay attention to me.

7 “There the upright would reason with Him;

And I would be delivered forever from my Judge.