Job 9:16

If I had sent for him to be present, and he had come, I would have no faith that he would give ear to my voice.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.

In Context

15Even if my cause was good, I would not be able to give an answer; I would make request for grace from him who was against me.

17For I would be crushed by his storm, my wounds would be increased without cause.

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Cross References

Exodus 6:9And Moses said these words to the children of Israel, but they gave no attention to him, because of the grief of their spirit and the cruel weight of their work.

Job 29:24I was laughing at them when they had no hope, and the light of my face was never clouded by their fear.

Psalms 66:18I said in my heart, The Lord will not give ear to me:

Psalms 126:1A Song of the going up. When the Lord made a change in Zion's fate, we were like men in a dream.

Acts 12:14And hearing the voice of Peter, in her joy she went running, without opening the door, to say that Peter was outside.

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 →

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