Job 9:19
Job: How Can I Contend with God?
18He does not let me catch my breath, but overwhelms me with bitterness. 19If it is a matter of strength, He is indeed mighty! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him ? 20Even if I were righteous, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would declare me guilty.
- Scripture
- Sermons
- Commentary
Berean Standard Bible
If it is a matter of strength, He is indeed mighty! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him ?
American Standard Version (1901)
If we speak of strength, lo, he is mighty!
And if of justice, Who, saith he, will summon me?
Bible in Basic English
If it is a question of strength, he says, Here I am! and if it is a question of a cause at law, he says, Who will give me a fixed day?
Free Bible Version
If it's a question of strength, then God is the strongest. If it's a question of justice, then who will set a time for my case?
King James (Authorized) Version
If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?
Translation for Translators
If I would try to ◄wrestle with/fight against► him, there is no way that I could defeat him, because he is stronger than I am. If I would request him to appear in court, there is no one who could [RHQ] force him to go there.
Unlocked Literal Bible
If it is a matter of strength, behold, he is mighty!
If it is a matter of justice, who can summon him?
Noah Webster Bible
If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead ?
World English Bible
If it is a matter of strength, behold, he is mighty! If of justice, ‘Who,’ says he, ‘will summon me?’
Young's Literal Translation
If of power, lo, the Strong One; And if of judgment — who doth convene me?