Job 9:19
If of power, lo, the Strong One; And if of judgment — who doth convene me?
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?
In Context
18He permitteth me not to refresh my spirit, But filleth me with bitter things.
20If I be righteous, Mine mouth doth declare me wicked, Perfect I am! — it declareth me perverse.
Cross References
Job 9:4Wise in heart and strong in power — Who hath hardened toward Him and is at peace?
Job 31:35Who giveth to me a hearing? lo, my mark. The Mighty One doth answer me, And a bill hath mine adversary written.
Job 36:17And the judgment of the wicked thou hast fulfilled, Judgment and justice are upheld — because of fury,
Psalms 62:11Once hath God spoken, twice I heard this, That 'strength [is] with God.'
Matthew 6:13'And mayest Thou not lead us to temptation, but deliver us from the evil, because Thine is the reign, and the power, and the glory — to the ages. Amen.
1 Corinthians 10:22do we arouse the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than He?
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 →