Job 9:19
If of power, behold, the Strong One; And if of judgment—who convenes me?
Literal Standard 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 me to refresh my spirit, || But fills me with bitter things.
20If I am righteous, my mouth declares me wicked; [If] I am perfect, it declares me perverse.
Cross References
Job 9:4Wise in heart and strong in power—Who has hardened toward Him and is at peace?
Job 31:35Who gives to me a hearing? Behold, my mark. The Mighty One answers me, || And my adversary has written a bill.
Job 36:17And you have fulfilled the judgment of the wicked, || Judgment and justice are upheld because of fury,
Psalms 62:11Once has God spoken, twice I heard this, || That “strength [is] with God.”
Matthew 6:13And may You not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil [one], because Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory—for all ages. Amen.
1 Corinthians 10:22do we arouse the LORD to jealousy? Are we stronger than He?
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 →