Charles Spurgeon Commentary Job 23:6

"Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me." — Job 23:6 (ASV)

No; but he would put strength in me.

"He would help me to argue my case; he would deal fairly with me; he would not be like you so-called friends of mine, who sit there, and exult over my weakness and my griefs, and torture me with your cruel words."

Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.

He has confidence in the Lord that, if he could have an audience with him, God would not use his power against him; but, on the contrary, would strengthen him in order that he might state his case.

Do I speak to a troubled heart here? Come to God with your burden.

He will not use his power against you; but he will help you to plead with him. Trembler, come and bow at his feet! He will not spurn you, he will lift you up. Despairing one, look to the Lord! He will not turn his wrath upon you; but he will help you to plead with him.

Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.

Will he plead against me with his great power?

"If I were to go to God, and urge my suit with him, would he crush me with the might of his majesty? Would he overwhelm me with his omnipotence?"

No; but he would put strength in me.

Such was Job's faith in God, that he was sure he would rather help him than hinder him: He would put strength in me.