Job 9:13

God's wrath may not be turned back; the helpers of Rahab were bent down under him.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.

In Context

12If he puts out his hand to take, by whom may it be turned back? who may say to him, What are you doing?

14How much less may I give an answer to him, using the right words in argument with him?

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Cross References

Job 40:9\40:14\Then I will give praise to you, saying that your right hand is able to give you salvation.

Isaiah 5:25For this reason the wrath of the Lord has been burning against his people, and his hand has been stretched out against them in punishment, and the hills were shaking, and their dead bodies were like waste in the open places of the town.

Isaiah 31:2Though he is wise, and able to send evil, and his purpose will not be changed; but he will go against the house of the evil-doers, and against those to whom they are looking for help.

James 4:6But he gives more grace. So that the Writings say, God is against the men of pride, but he gives grace to those who make themselves low before him.

Matthew Henry on Job 9:2-14

Job's Reply to Bildad. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Then Job answered and said, 2 I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God? 3 If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand. 4 He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered? 5 Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger. 6 Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble. 7 Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth… Read the whole commentary →

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