Job 9:16
If I had called, and he had answered me, I would not believe that he hearkened to my voice,
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
15Whom, though I were righteous, [yet] would I not answer; I would make supplication to my judge.
17He, who crusheth me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.
Cross References
Exodus 6:9And Moses spoke thus to the children of Israel; but they did not listen to Moses from anguish of spirit, and from hard service.
Job 29:24[If] I laughed on them, they believed [it] not; and they troubled not the serenity of my countenance.
Psalms 66:18Had I regarded iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not hear.
Psalms 126:1{A Song of degrees.} When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Acts 12:14and having recognised the voice of Peter, through joy did not open the entry, but running in, reported that Peter was standing before the entry.
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 →