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No, he would not press charges against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Would he use his great power to argue with me? No, he would give me a fair hearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No; he would pay attention to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Would He contend with me in His great power? No, He would certainly take note of me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Will he plead against me with <i>his</i> great power? No; but he would put <i>strength</i> in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Would He contend with me in His great power? No! But He would take <i>note</i> of me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Would He contend with me by the greatness of <i>His</i> power? No, surely He would pay attention to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Would He contend with me by the greatness of His power? No, surely He would pay attention to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Would He contend with me by the greatness of <i>His</i> power? No, surely He would pay attention to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Would He contend with me by the greatness of <i>His</i> power? No, surely He would pay attention to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Would He contend against me with His great power? No, surely He would give attention to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Would he prosecute me forcefully? No, he would certainly pay attention to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Would He prosecute me forcefully? No, He will certainly pay attention to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Would he overwhelm me with his greatness? No! He would listen <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Would he sue me and hide behind great legal maneuvers? No, he certainly would press charges against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Would God use all his strength against me? No, he would listen as I spoke. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Would he use his great power to fight me? No, he'll pay attention to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Would He contend with me in His great power? No, He would certainly take note of me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Would he contend with me with great power? No, he would only pay attention to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Would he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Does He strive with me in the abundance of power? No! Surely He puts [it] in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In the abundance of power doth He strive with me? No! surely He putteth it in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Will he contend with me in great power? No; but he will put in me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I would not that he should contend with me with much strength, nor overwhelm me with the weight of his greatness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />I do not want him to contend with me with much strength, nor to overwhelm me with the bulk of his greatness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Would he contend against me with his great power? No, he himself would heed me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No; but he would give heed to me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Would he contend with me with his great power? If he would not, then he will put his fear into me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />In the abundance of power he judged with me, and otherwise there was awe laid upon me<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Would He contend with me in His great power? Nay; but He would give heed unto me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Though he should come on me in <i>his</i> great strength, then he would not threaten me;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/23-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=3566" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/23.htm">Job Longs for God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7378.htm" title="7378: yā·rîḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- Or ruwb; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. Grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. Hold a controversy; to defend.">Would He contend</a> <a href="/hebrew/5978.htm" title="5978: ‘im·mā·ḏî (Prep:: 1cs) -- Along with, against, by, from">with me</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: hab·bə·rāḇ- (Art, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">in His great</a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: kō·aḥ (N-ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">power?</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">No,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/389.htm" title="389: ’aḵ- (Adv) -- Surely, howbeit. Akin to 'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence only.">would certainly</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: yā·śim (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">take note</a> <a href="/hebrew/bî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">of me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Then an upright man could reason with Him, and I would be delivered forever from my Judge.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-3.htm">Psalm 138:3</a></span><br />On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29</a></span><br />He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16</a></span><br />I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17</a></span><br />But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a></span><br />The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-15.htm">Isaiah 30:15</a></span><br />For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a></span><br />And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/28-8.htm">Psalm 28:8</a></span><br />The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.</p><p class="hdg">plead</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-19.htm">Job 9:19,33,34</a></b></br> If <i>I speak</i> of strength, lo, <i>he is</i> strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time <i>to plead</i>? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/13-21.htm">Job 13:21</a></b></br> Withdraw thine hand far from me: and let not thy dread make me afraid.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/27-4.htm">Isaiah 27:4,8</a></b></br> Fury <i>is</i> not in me: who would set the briers <i>and</i> thorns against me in battle? I would go through them, I would burn them together… </p><p class="hdg">but he would</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/138-3.htm">Psalm 138:3</a></b></br> In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, <i>and</i> strengthenedst me <i>with</i> strength in my soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9,10</a></b></br> And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 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Job is questioning whether God would use His immense power to argue or dispute with him. In the context of the Book of Job, Job is in the midst of suffering and is seeking an audience with God to understand the reasons behind his afflictions. The term "contend" suggests a legal or judicial setting, which is consistent with the ancient Near Eastern context where legal disputes were common. Job's rhetorical question implies that he believes God, in His righteousness, would not simply overpower him with might but would engage justly. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's justice, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a>, where God invites reasoning together.<p><b>No, He would certainly take note of me.</b><br>Here, Job expresses confidence that God would not dismiss him but would pay attention to his case. This reflects Job's faith in God's personal care and justice, despite his current suffering. The phrase "take note of me" suggests a personal and attentive response from God, indicating that Job believes God is not indifferent to human plight. This is consistent with the biblical portrayal of God as one who is intimately aware of and concerned with human affairs, as seen in <a href="/psalms/139.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a>, where God's knowledge of individuals is described in detail. Job's assertion also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ, who embodies God's personal engagement with humanity, as seen in <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>, where the Word becomes flesh and dwells among us.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, enduring immense suffering and seeking understanding of his trials.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty, Creator, and Sustainer of the universe. In this context, Job is contemplating God's response to his plea for justice and understanding.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_suffering.htm">Job's Suffering</a></b><br>The series of calamities that befall Job, including loss of wealth, family, and health, which set the stage for his dialogues and reflections on God's justice and power.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom, often attributing it to sin or lack of righteousness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_heavenly_court.htm">The Heavenly Court</a></b><br>The setting at the beginning of the Book of Job where God and Satan discuss Job's faithfulness, leading to the trials Job faces.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_power_and_compassion.htm">God's Power and Compassion</a></b><br>While God is all-powerful, He is also compassionate and attentive to our needs. Job's confidence that God would "take note" of him reflects a deep trust in God's character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_divine_justice.htm">The Nature of Divine Justice</a></b><br>Job's question about God contending with him in power challenges us to consider how divine justice operates. It is not merely about power but also about righteousness and mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/approaching_god_with_confidence.htm">Approaching God with Confidence</a></b><br>Job's assertion encourages believers to approach God with confidence, knowing that He is just and will listen to our pleas, not merely overpower us with His might.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_suffering.htm">Understanding Suffering</a></b><br>Job's experience teaches that suffering is not always a direct result of personal sin. It invites us to seek God's wisdom and understanding rather than jumping to conclusions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_trials.htm">Faith in Trials</a></b><br>Job's faith amidst trials serves as a model for maintaining trust in God's goodness and justice, even when circumstances are challenging and confusing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_82_1_fit_with_deut._6_4.htm">How can a 'divine council' (Psalm 82:1) fit with passages claiming there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_23_13-14_imply_predestination.htm">Does Job 23:13-14 suggest predestination, and if so, how does that harmonize with other scriptures that emphasize human free will?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_31_5-8_oppose_human_fallibility.htm">Does Job's assertion of moral completeness in Job 31:5-8 conflict with the broader biblical theme of universal human fallibility?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Plead against me.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">Would he plead with me, </span>or <span class= "ital">contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would have regard unto me; he would consider my case. </span>Eliphaz had bidden Job to acquaint himself with God, and return unto Him (<a href="/job/22-23.htm" title="If you return to the Almighty, you shall be built up, you shall put away iniquity far from your tabernacles.">Job 22:23</a>); Job says there is nothing he longs for more than to come into His presence.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Will he plead against me with his great power?</span> rather, <span class="accented">Would he contend against me in the greatness of his power?</span> (see the Revised Version). Flint is, "Would he crush me by mere strength and force? Would he use against me that overwhelming might which he possesses? No, Job answers, certainly not; but he would put strength in me; or, rather, <span class="accented">but he would give heed to me</span> <span class="accented">he would pay attention to my</span> cause (comp. <a href="/job/4-20.htm">Job 4:20</a>, ad fin., where the same verb is used). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/23-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Would He contend</span><br /><span class="heb">יָרִ֣יב</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7378.htm">Strong's 7378: </a> </span><span class="str2">To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with me</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמָּדִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mā·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5978.htm">Strong's 5978: </a> </span><span class="str2">Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">in His great</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּרָב־</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·rāḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">power?</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֭חַ</span> <span class="translit">(kō·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A small reptile (of unknown species)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">No,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֝֗וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">would certainly</span><br /><span class="heb">אַךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(’aḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_389.htm">Strong's 389: </a> </span><span class="str2">A particle of affirmation, surely</span><br /><br /><span class="word">take [note]</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשִׂ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(yā·śim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of me.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(bî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/23-6.htm">Job 23:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/23-6.htm">Job 23:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/23-6.htm">Job 23:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/23-6.htm">Job 23:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/23-6.htm">Job 23:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/23-6.htm">Job 23:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/23-6.htm">Job 23:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/23-6.htm">Job 23:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/23-6.htm">Job 23:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/23-6.htm">Job 23:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/23-6.htm">OT Poetry: Job 23:6 Would he contend with me (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/23-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 23:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 23:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/23-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 23:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 23:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>