Job 9:3

KJV1611 – Modern English

If one wishes to contend with Him, he cannot answer Him one in a thousand.

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  • Job 10:2 : 2 I will say to God, Do not condemn me; show me why You contend with me.
  • Job 40:2 : 2 Shall he who contends with the Almighty instruct him? He who reproves God, let him answer it.
  • Ps 19:12 : 12 Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults.
  • Ps 40:12 : 12 For innumerable evils have surrounded me: my iniquities have taken hold of me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of my head: therefore my heart fails me.
  • Isa 57:15-16 : 15 For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who 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 forever, neither will I be always angry; for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made.
  • Rom 9:20 : 20 But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Shall the thing formed say to Him who formed it, Why have you made me like this?
  • 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 condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows 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 present my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments. 5 I would know the words he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me. 6 Will he contend with me in his great power? No; but he would strengthen me. 7 There the righteous might dispute with him, so I would be delivered forever 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 my 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 to Him the number of my steps; like a prince would I approach Him.
  • Job 33:13 : 13 Why do you strive against Him? For He does not give account of any of His matters.
  • Job 34:14-15 : 14 If He sets His heart upon man, if He gathers to Himself His spirit and His breath, 15 All flesh shall perish together, and man shall return again to dust.
  • Job 9:20 : 20 If I justify myself, my 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 Nor is there any mediator between us, that might lay his hand upon us both.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Job 9:4
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    4He is wise in heart and mighty in strength: who has hardened himself against Him and succeeded?

  • Job 33:12-13
    2 verses
    80%

    12Behold, in this you are not just; I will answer you, that God is greater than man.

    13Why do you strive against Him? For He does not give account of any of His matters.

  • Job 40:1-3
    3 verses
    79%

    1Moreover, the LORD answered Job and said,

    2Shall he who contends with the Almighty instruct him? He who reproves God, let him answer it.

    3Then Job answered the LORD and said,

  • Job 9:10-16
    7 verses
    78%

    10He does great things beyond finding out; yes, and wonders without number.

    11Lo, He passes by me, and I see Him not: He goes by also, but I do not perceive Him.

    12Behold, He takes away, who can hinder Him? Who will say to Him, What are you doing?

    13If God does not withdraw His anger, the proud helpers stoop under Him.

    14How much less shall I answer Him, and choose my words to argue with Him?

    15Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would plead with my Judge.

    16If I had called, and He had answered me; yet would I not believe that He had listened to my voice.

  • Job 9:19
    78%

    19If I speak of strength, lo, He is mighty: and if of judgment, who shall set a time for me to plead?

  • Job 9:32-33
    2 verses
    78%

    32For He is not a man, as I am, that I should answer Him, and we should come together in judgment.

    33Nor is there any mediator between us, that might lay his hand upon us both.

  • Job 9:1-2
    2 verses
    76%

    1Then Job answered and said,

    2I know this is true: but how can a man be righteous before God?

  • Job 23:5-7
    3 verses
    76%

    5I would know the words he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.

    6Will he contend with me in his great power? No; but he would strengthen me.

    7There the righteous might dispute with him, so I would be delivered forever from my judge.

  • Job 13:19
    75%

    19Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I keep silent, I shall die.

  • Job 32:13-14
    2 verses
    74%

    13Lest you should say, We have found out wisdom: God will thrust him down, not man.

    14Now he has not directed his words against me, nor will I answer him with your speeches.

  • Job 37:23
    74%

    23Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out; he is excellent in power, in judgment, and in abundant justice; he will not oppress.

  • Job 41:10
    73%

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

  • Job 23:13
    73%

    13But he is of one mind, and who can change him? And whatever his soul desires, that he does.

  • Eccl 6:10
    73%

    10That which has been is already named, and it is known that it is man: nor can he contend with one mightier than he.

  • Job 11:10
    72%

    10If He passes by, and imprisons, or gathers together, then who can stop Him?

  • Job 34:29
    72%

    29When He gives quietness, who then can make trouble? And when He hides His face, who then can behold Him? Whether it be done against a nation or against a man only.

  • Job 33:5
    72%

    5If you can answer me, prepare your words before me, stand up.

  • Job 14:3
    72%

    3And do You open Your eyes upon such a one and bring me into judgment with You?

  • Job 22:4
    71%

    4Will He correct you for fear of you? Will He enter into judgment with you?

  • Job 23:9
    71%

    9On the left hand where he works, but I cannot behold him; he hides himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.

  • Job 34:23
    71%

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

  • Job 13:3
    71%

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

  • Job 31:14
    70%

    14What then shall I do when God rises up? When He visits, what shall I answer Him?

  • Job 13:8
    70%

    8Will you accept his person? will you contend for God?

  • Job 40:8-9
    2 verses
    70%

    8Will you also annul my judgment? Will you condemn me, that you may be justified?

    9Do you have an arm like God, or can you thunder with a voice like him?

  • Job 11:7
    70%

    7Can you by searching find out God? Can you find out the Almighty to 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 to God, Do not condemn me; show me why You contend with me.

  • Job 33:23
    70%

    23If there is a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man his uprightness:

  • Prov 29:9
    70%

    9If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no rest.

  • Job 26:1
    69%

    1But Job answered and said,

  • Job 42:1
    69%

    1Then Job answered the LORD and said,

  • Job 27:9
    69%

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

  • Job 12:13
    69%

    13With Him are wisdom and strength, He has counsel and understanding.

  • Isa 50:8
    69%

    8He is near that justifies me; who will contend with me? Let us stand together: who is my adversary? Let him come near to me.