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Job 9:14-16

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

14. How much less shall I answer him, [and] choose out my words [to reason] with him? 15. Whom, though I were righteous, [yet] would I not answer, [but] I would make supplication to my judge. 16. If I had called, and he had answered me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.

Job 9:14-16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Job 9:14

Theological / Devotional

Answer him. Verses 14-16 suggest the language of a court of law. Job acknowledges his inability to present a successful defense.

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