Job 9:16
If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he hearkened unto my voice.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
15Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer; I would make supplication to mine adversary.
17For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.
Cross References
Exodus 6:9And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.
Job 29:24If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down.
Psalms 66:18If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear:
Psalms 126:1When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like unto them that dream.
Acts 12:14And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for joy, but ran in, and told that Peter stood 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 →