Job 9:3

King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

If he will 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; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.
  • Job 40:2 : 2 Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
  • Ps 19:12 : 12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
  • Ps 40:12 : 12 For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth 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 ones. 16 For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which 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 hast thou made 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 For 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 order my cause 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 Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me. 7 There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
  • Job 31:35-37 : 35 Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary had written a book. 36 Surely I would take it upon my shoulder, and bind it as a crown to me. 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 he giveth not account of any of his matters.
  • Job 34:14-15 : 14 If he set his heart upon man, 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 If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.
  • Job 9:32-33 : 32 For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment. 33 Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both.

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    4He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?

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    12Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.

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  • Job 40:1-3
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    1Moreover the LORD answered , and said,

    2Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.

    3Then answered the LORD, and said,

  • Job 9:10-16
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    10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.

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

    12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?

    13If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers 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, but I would make supplication to my judge.

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

  • Job 9:19
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    19If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?

  • Job 9:32-33
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    32For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment.

    33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both.

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    1Then answered and said,

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  • Job 23:5-7
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    5I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.

    6Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.

    7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.

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    19Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I hold my tongue, I shall give up the ghost.

  • Job 32:13-14
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    13Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

    14Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.

  • Job 37:23
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    23Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.

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    10None is so fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to stand before me?

  • Job 23:13
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    13But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.

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    10That which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.

  • Job 11:10
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    10If he cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder him?

  • Job 34:29
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    29When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:

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    5If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.

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

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    4Will he reprove thee for fear of thee? will he enter with thee into judgment?

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    9On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:

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    23For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God.

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

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    8Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?

    9Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?

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    7Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?

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

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

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    23If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:

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    9If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

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    1But answered and said,

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    1Then answered the LORD, and said,

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    9Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him?

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    13With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.

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