Job 9:15
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 9 connects to 10 cross-references. Job agrees that no one can contend with God but despairs because God's power makes a fair hearing impossible. He describes God's cosmic might in establishing heavens and earth while lamenting that the same power that could vindicate him also …
Other Translations
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer; I would make supplication to my judge.
Whom, though I were righteous, I answer not, For my judgment I make supplication.
Even if my cause was good, I would not be able to give an answer; I would make request for grace from him who was against me.
Cross References
Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that …
They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the …
For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.
That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:
There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.
If I be wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I not lift up my head. …
I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.
If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;