Job 9:19
If strength is sought, he is most strong; if equity in judgment, no one would dare to give testimony for me.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?
In Context
18He does not permit my spirit to rest, and he fills me with bitterness.
Cross References
Job 9:4He is understanding in heart and mighty in strength; who has resisted him and yet had peace?
Job 31:35then, would he grant me a hearing, so that the Almighty would listen to my desire, and he who judges would himself write a book,
Job 36:17Your case has been judged like that of the impious; you will withdraw your plea and your judgment.
Psalms 62:11They will be delivered into the hand of the sword. They will be the portions of foxes.
Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation. But free us from evil. Amen.
1 Corinthians 10:22Or should we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than he is? All is lawful to me, but not all is expedient.
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 →