What does Job 23:7 mean?

Job 23:7 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 23:7 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.

5I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.

6Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.

7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.

8Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:

9On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:

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