Job 9:16
If I had called, and he had answered me, yet I would not believe that he hearkened to my voice.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
15Whom, though I were righteous, yet I would not answer. I would make supplication to my judge.
17For he breaks me with a tempest, and multiplies my wounds without cause.
Cross References
Exodus 6:9And Moses spoke so to the sons of Israel, but they did not hearken to Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.
Job 29:24I smiled on them when they had no confidence, and they did not cast down the light of my countenance.
Psalms 66:18If I regard iniquity in my heart, LORD will not hear.
Psalms 126:1When LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.
Acts 12:14And after recognizing Peter's voice, she did not open the gate for joy, but having ran in, she reported Peter was standing in front of the gate.
Matthew Henry on Job 9:15-22
14 How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him? 15 Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge. 16 If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice. 17 For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause. 18 He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness. 19 If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall… Read the whole commentary →