Job 13:18-22 | JFB | STEP | 18. ordered-- implying a constant preparation for defense in his confidence of innocence.

‏ Job 13:18-22

18. ordered--implying a constant preparation for defense in his confidence of innocence.

19. if, &c.--Rather, "Then would I hold my tongue and give up the ghost"; that is, if any one can contend with me and prove me false, I have no more to say. "I will be silent and die." Like our "I would stake my life on it" [Umbreit].

20. Address to God.

not hide--stand forth boldly to maintain my cause.

21. (See on Job 9:34 and see Psa 39:10).

22. call--a challenge to the defendant to answer to the charges.

answer--the defense begun.

speak--as plaintiff.

answer--to the plea of the plaintiff. Expressions from a trial.