Job 9:16

If I had called, and he had answered me,yet I wouldn't believe that he listened to my voice.

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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 righteous, yet I wouldn't answer him.I would make supplication to my judge.

17For he breaks me with a storm,and multiplies my wounds without cause.

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Cross References

Exodus 6:9Moses spoke so to the children of Israel, but they did not listen to Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.

Job 29:24I smiled on them when they had no confidence.They did not reject the light of my face.

Psalms 66:18If I cherished sin in my heart,the Lord wouldn't have listened.

Psalms 126:1A Song of Ascents.When the Lord brought back those who returned to Zion,we were like those who dream.

Acts 12:14When she recognized Peter's voice, she did not open the gate for joy, but ran in, and reported that Peter was standing in front of 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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