Job 9:3

American Standard Version (1901)

If he be pleased to contend with him, He cannot answer him one of a thousand.

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 10:2 : 2 I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; Show me wherefore thou contendest with me.
  • Job 40:2 : 2 Shall he that cavilleth contend with the Almighty? He that argueth with God, let him answer it.
  • Ps 19:12 : 12 Who can discern [his] errors? Clear thou me from hidden [faults] .
  • Ps 40:12 : 12 For innumerable evils have compassed me about; Mine iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up; They are more than the hairs of my head; And my heart hath failed me.
  • Isa 57:15-16 : 15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite. 16 For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth; for the spirit would faint before me, and the souls that I have made.
  • Rom 9:20 : 20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why didst thou make me thus?
  • 1 John 1:8 : 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
  • 1 John 3:20 : 20 because if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
  • Job 23:3-7 : 3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat! 4 I would set my cause in order before him, And fill my mouth with arguments. 5 I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me. 6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me. 7 There the upright might reason with him; So should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
  • Job 31:35-37 : 35 Oh that I had one to hear me! (Lo, here is my signature, let the Almighty answer me); And [that I had] the indictment which mine adversary hath written! 36 Surely I would carry it upon my shoulder; I would bind it unto me as a crown: 37 I would declare unto him the number of my steps; As a prince would I go near unto him.
  • Job 33:13 : 13 Why dost thou strive against him, For that he giveth not account of any of his matters?
  • Job 34:14-15 : 14 If he set his heart upon himself, [If] he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath; 15 All flesh shall perish together, And man shall turn again unto dust.
  • Job 9:20 : 20 Though I be righteous, mine own mouth shall condemn me: Though I be perfect, it shall prove me perverse.
  • Job 9:32-33 : 32 For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, That we should come together in judgment. 33 There is no umpire betwixt us, That might lay his hand upon us both.

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    4[ He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: Who hath hardened himself against him, and prospered?--

  • Job 33:12-13
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    12Behold, I will answer thee, in this thou art not just; For God is greater than man.

    13Why dost thou strive against him, For that he giveth not account of any of his matters?

  • Job 40:1-3
    3 verses
    79%

    1Moreover Jehovah answered Job, and said,

    2Shall he that cavilleth contend with the Almighty? He that argueth with God, let him answer it.

    3Then Job answered Jehovah, and said,

  • Job 9:10-16
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    78%

    10That doeth great things past finding out, Yea, marvellous things without number.

    11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not: He passeth on also, but I perceive him not.

    12Behold, he seizeth [the prey], who can hinder him? Who will say unto him, What doest thou?

    13God will not withdraw his anger; The helpers of Rahab do stoop under him.

    14How much less shall I answer him, And choose out my words [to reason] with him?

    15Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer; I would make supplication to my judge.

    16If I had called, and he had answered me, Yet would I not believe that he hearkened unto my voice.

  • Job 9:19
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    19If [we speak] of strength, lo, [he is] mighty! And if of justice, Who, [saith he], will summon me?

  • Job 9:32-33
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    78%

    32For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, That we should come together in judgment.

    33There is no umpire betwixt us, That might lay his hand upon us both.

  • Job 9:1-2
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    76%

    1Then Job answered and said,

    2Of a truth I know that it is so: But how can man be just with God?

  • Job 23:5-7
    3 verses
    76%

    5I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me.

    6Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.

    7There the upright might reason with him; So should I be delivered for ever from my judge.

  • Job 13:19
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    19Who is he that will contend with me? For then would I hold my peace and give up the ghost.

  • Job 32:13-14
    2 verses
    74%

    13Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man:

    14For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.

  • Job 37:23
    74%

    23[ Touching] the Almighty, we cannot find him out: He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.

  • Job 41:10
    73%

    10None is so fierce that he dare stir him up; Who then is he that can stand before me?

  • Job 23:13
    73%

    13But he is in one [mind], and who can turn him? And what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.

  • Eccl 6:10
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    10Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.

  • Job 11:10
    72%

    10If he pass through, and shut up, And call unto judgment, then who can hinder him?

  • Job 34:29
    72%

    29When he giveth quietness, who then can condemn? And when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? Alike whether [it be done] unto a nation, or unto a man:

  • Job 33:5
    72%

    5If thou canst, answer thou me; Set [thy words] in order before me, stand forth.

  • Job 14:3
    72%

    3And dost thou open thine eyes upon such a one, And bringest me into judgment with thee?

  • Job 22:4
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    4Is it for thy fear [of him] that he reproveth thee, That he entereth with thee into judgment?

  • Job 23:9
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    9On the left hand, when he doth work, but I cannot behold him; He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.

  • Job 34:23
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    23For he needeth not further to consider a man, That he should go before God in judgment.

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    3Surely I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to reason with God.

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    14What then shall I do when God riseth up? And when he visiteth, what shall I answer him?

  • Job 13:8
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    8Will ye show partiality to him? Will ye contend for God?

  • Job 40:8-9
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    70%

    8Wilt thou even annul my judgment? Wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be justified?

    9Or hast thou an arm like God? And canst thou thunder with a voice like him?

  • Job 11:7
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    7Canst thou by searching find out God? Canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?

  • Job 4:17
    70%

    17Shall mortal man be more just than God? Shall a man be more pure than his Maker?

  • Job 10:2
    70%

    2I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; Show me wherefore thou contendest with me.

  • Job 33:23
    70%

    23If there be with him an angel, An interpreter, one among a thousand, To show unto man what is right for him;

  • Prov 29:9
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    9If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.

  • Job 26:1
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    1Then Job answered and said,

  • Job 42:1
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    1Then Job answered Jehovah, and said,

  • Job 27:9
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    9Will God hear his cry, When trouble cometh upon him?

  • Job 12:13
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    13With [God] is wisdom and might; He hath counsel and understanding.

  • Isa 50:8
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    8He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand up together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.