Job 9:16
If I had called, and he had answered me; yet I would not believe that he had hearkened to my voice.
Webster Bible
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In Context
15Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.
17For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.
Cross References
Exodus 6:9And Moses spoke so to the children of Israel: but they hearkened not to Moses, by reason of anguish of spirit, and 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 me :
Psalms 126:1A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Acts 12:14And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, 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 →