Job 9:3
If he is pleased to contend with him, He can't answer him one time in a thousand.
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- Job 10:2 : 2 I will tell God, 'Do not condemn me, Show me why you contend with me.
- Job 40:2 : 2 "Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it."
- Ps 19:12 : 12 Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors.
- Ps 40:12 : 12 For innumerable evils have surrounded me. My iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up. They are more than the hairs of my head. My heart has failed 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. 16 For I will not contend forever, neither will I be always angry; for the spirit would faint before me, and the souls who I have made.
- Rom 9:20 : 20 But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed ask him who formed it, "Why did you make 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 because 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 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 tell me. 6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me. 7 There the upright might reason with him, So I should be delivered forever from my judge.
- Job 31:35-37 : 35 Oh that I had one to hear me! (Behold, here is my signature, let the Almighty answer me); Let the accuser write my indictment! 36 Surely I would carry it on my shoulder; And I would bind it to me as a crown. 37 I would declare to him the number of my steps. As a prince would I go near to him.
- Job 33:13 : 13 Why do you strive against him, Because he doesn't give account of any of his matters?
- Job 34:14-15 : 14 If he set his heart on himself, If he gathered to himself his spirit and his breath; 15 All flesh would perish together, And man would turn again to dust.
- Job 9:20 : 20 Though I am righteous, my own mouth shall condemn me. Though I am blameless, 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 between us, That might lay his hand on us both.
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4 God who is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: Who has hardened himself against him, and prospered?
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12 "Behold, I will answer you. In this you are not just; For God is greater than man.
13 Why do you strive against him, Because he doesn't give account of any of his matters?
- Job 40:1-33 verses79%
1 Moreover Yahweh answered Job,
2 "Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it."
3 Then Job answered Yahweh,
- Job 9:10-167 verses78%
10 Who does great things past finding out, Yes, marvelous things without number.
11 Behold, he goes by me, and I don't see him. He passes on also, but I don't perceive him.
12 Behold, he snatches away; who can hinder him? Who will ask him, 'What are you doing?'
13 "God will not withdraw his anger; The helpers of Rahab stoop under him.
14 How much less shall I answer him, Choose my words to argue with him?
15 Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer. I would make supplication to my judge.
16 If I had called, and he had answered me, Yet would I not believe that he listened to my voice.
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19 If it is a matter of strength, behold, he is mighty! If of justice, 'Who,' says he, 'will summon me?'
- Job 9:32-332 verses78%
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 between us, That might lay his hand on us both.
- Job 9:1-22 verses76%
1 Then Job answered,
2 "Truly I know that it is so, But how can man be just with God?
- Job 23:5-73 verses76%
5 I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would tell me.
6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.
7 There the upright might reason with him, So I should be delivered forever from my judge.
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19 Who is he who will contend with me? For then would I hold my peace and give up the spirit.
- Job 32:13-142 verses74%
13 Beware lest you say, 'We have found wisdom, God may refute him, not man:'
14 For he has not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.
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23 We can't reach the Almighty, He is exalted in power; In justice and great righteousness he will not oppress.
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10 None is so fierce that he dare stir him up. Who then is he who can stand before me?
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13 But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.
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10 Whatever has been, its name was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him who is mightier than he.
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10 If he passes by, or confines, Or convenes a court, then who can oppose him?
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29 When he gives quietness, who then can condemn? When he hides his face, who then can see him? Alike whether to a nation, or to a man:
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5 If you can, answer me; Set your words in order before me, and stand forth.
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3 Do you open your eyes on such a one, And bring me into judgment with you?
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4 Is it for your piety that he reproves you, That he enters with you into judgment?
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9 He works to the north, but I can't see him; He turns south, but I can't catch a glimpse of him.
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23 For he doesn't need to consider a man further, That he should go before God in judgment.
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3 "Surely I would speak to the Almighty. I desire to reason with God.
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14 What then shall I do when God rises up? When he visits, what shall I answer him?
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8 Will you show partiality to him? Will you contend for God?
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8 Will you even annul my judgment? Will you condemn me, that you may be justified?
9 Or have you an arm like God? Can you thunder with a voice like him?
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7 "Can you fathom the mystery of God? Or can you probe the limits of the Almighty?
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17 'Shall mortal man be more just than God? Shall a man be more pure than his Maker?
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2 I will tell God, 'Do not condemn me, Show me why you contend with me.
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23 "If there is beside him an angel, An interpreter, one among a thousand, To show to man what is right for him;
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9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, The fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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1 Then Job answered,
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1 Then Job answered Yahweh,
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9 Will God hear his cry, When trouble comes on him?
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13 "With God is wisdom and might. He has counsel and understanding.
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8 He is near who justifies me; who will bring charges against me? Let us stand up together: who is my adversary? Let him come near to me.