Job 9:14-20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
14 How then can I answer him,
choosing my words with him?
15 Though I am innocent, I cannot answer him;
I must appeal to my accuser for my right.(A)
16 If I summoned him and he answered me,
I do not believe that he would listen to my voice.
17 For he crushes me with a tempest
and multiplies my wounds without cause;(B)
18 he will not let me get my breath
but fills me with bitterness.(C)
19 If it is a contest of strength, he is the strong one!
If it is a matter of justice, who can summon him?[a]
20 Though I am innocent, my own mouth would condemn me;
though I am blameless, he would prove me perverse.
Footnotes
- 9.19 Compare Gk: Heb me
Job 9:14-20
Revised Standard Version
14 How then can I answer him,
choosing my words with him?
15 Though I am innocent, I cannot answer him;
I must appeal for mercy to my accuser.[a]
16 If I summoned him and he answered me,
I would not believe that he was listening to my voice.
17 For he crushes me with a tempest,
and multiplies my wounds without cause;
18 he will not let me get my breath,
but fills me with bitterness.
19 If it is a contest of strength, behold him!
If it is a matter of justice, who can summon him?[b]
20 Though I am innocent, my own mouth would condemn me;
though I am blameless, he would prove me perverse.
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