Job 9:19
If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?
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
Ifwe speakof strength, lo, he ismighty! And if of justice, Who, saith he, will summon me?
If of power, lo, the Strong One; And if of judgment--who doth convene me?
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?
Cross References
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and …
Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.
Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
Will he esteem thy riches? no, not gold, nor all the forces of strength.
But thou hast fulfilled the judgment of the wicked: judgment and justice take hold on thee.
Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee.
If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.
Oh that one would hear me! behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine adversary …