Job 9:19
If it's a question of strength, then God is the strongest. If it's a question of justice, then who will set a time for my case?
Free Bible 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 doesn't give me a chance even to catch my breath; instead he fills my life with bitter suffering.
Cross References
Job 9:4God is so wise and so powerful that no one could challenge him and win.
Job 31:35Why won't anyone listen to what I'm saying! I'm signing my name to endorse everything I've said. Let the Almighty answer me. Let my accuser write down what he is charging me with.
Job 36:17But you are preoccupied with the fate of the wicked; judgment and justice fill your mind.
Psalms 62:11God has already made it clear—I have heard it many times—power belongs to you, God.
Matthew 6:13Please don't let us give in to temptation, and save us from the evil one.
1 Corinthians 10:22Are we trying to make the Lord jealous? Are we stronger than he is?
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 →