Job 9:16

Should I call, and he make answer to me, I could not believe that he listened to my voice,—

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.

In Context

15Though I were innocent, I would not answer him; I would cast myself on the mercy of my judge.

17He who falleth upon me with a tempest, And multiplieth my wounds without cause!

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Cross References

Job 29:24If I smiled upon them, they believed it not; Nor did they cause the light of my countenance to fall.

Psalms 66:18If I had meditated wickedness in my heart, The Lord would not have heard me:

Psalms 126:1“A psalm of the steps, or the goings up.” When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like them that dream.

Acts 12:14and recognizing Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness; but ran in, and told them that Peter was standing before the gate.

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 →

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