Job 9:16

Though I had called and He answereth me, I do not believe that He giveth ear [to] my voice.

Young's Literal Translation

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

15Whom, though I were righteous, I answer not, For my judgment I make supplication.

17Because with a tempest He bruiseth me, And hath multiplied my wounds for nought.

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Cross References

Exodus 6:9And Moses speaketh so unto the sons of Israel, and they hearkened not unto Moses, for anguish of spirit, and for harsh service.

Job 29:24I laugh unto them — they give no credence, And the light of my face cause not to fall.

Psalms 66:18Iniquity, if I have seen in my heart, The Lord doth not hear.

Psalms 126:1A Song of the Ascents. In Jehovah's turning back [to] the captivity of Zion, We have been as dreamers.

Acts 12:14and having known the voice of Peter, from the joy she did not open the porch, but having run in, told of the standing of Peter before the porch,

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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