Job 9:17

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

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.

In Context

16If 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.

18He would not let me take my breath, but I would be full of bitter grief.

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Cross References

Job 2:3And the Lord said to the Satan, Have you taken note of my servant Job, for there is no one like him on the earth, a man without sin and upright, fearing God and keeping himself far from evil? and he still keeps his righteousness, though you have been moving me to send destruction on him without cause.

Job 2:13And they took their seats on the earth by his side for seven days and seven nights: but no one said a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great.

Job 16:12I was in comfort, but I have been broken up by his hands; he has taken me by the neck, shaking me to bits; he has put me up as a mark for his arrows.

Job 16:17Though my hands have done no violent acts, and my prayer is clean.

Job 30:22Lifting me up, you make me go on the wings of the wind; I am broken up by the storm.

Job 34:6Though I am right, still I am in pain; my wound may not be made well, though I have done no wrong.

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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