Job 9:24
The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?
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
The earth is given into the hand of the wicked; He covereth the faces of the judges thereof: Ifit benothe, who then is it?
Earth hath been given Into the hand of the wicked one. The face of its judges he covereth, If not--where, who <FI>is<Fi> he?
The land is given into the power of the evil-doer; the faces of its judges are covered; if not by him, then who has done it?
Cross References
Because the ground is chapt, for there was no rain in the earth, the plowmen were ashamed, they covered their …
Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in …
Righteous art thou, O Lord, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore …
Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job …
And if it be not so now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth?
What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him?
Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
God hath delivered me to the ungodly, and turned me over into the hands of the wicked.
He leadeth counsellors away spoiled, and maketh the judges fools.
In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.