Job 9:3
If a man was desiring to go to law with him, he would not be able to give him an answer to one out of a thousand questions.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
In Context
2Truly, I see that it is so: and how is it possible for a man to get his right before God?
Cross References
Job 9:20Though I was in the right, he would say that I was in the wrong; I have done no evil; but he says that I am a sinner.
Job 10:2I will say to God, Do not put me down as a sinner; make clear to me what you have against me.
Job 31:35If only God would give ear to me, and the Ruler of all would give me an answer! or if what he has against me had been put in writing!
Job 34:14If he made his spirit come back to him, taking his breath into himself again,
Job 40:2\40:7\Get your strength together like a man of war: I will put questions to you, and you will give me the answers.
Psalms 40:12\40:11\Take not away your gentle mercies from me, O Lord; let your mercy and your faith keep me safe for ever.
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 →