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Job 9:19

God's power and sovereigntyJustice

17 For He would crush me with a tempest and multiply my wounds without cause.

18 He does not let me catch my breath, but overwhelms me with bitterness.

If it is a matter of strength, He is indeed mighty! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him ?

20 Even if I were righteous, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would declare me guilty.

21 Though I am blameless, I have no concern for myself; I despise my own life.

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BSB
If it is a matter of strength, He is indeed mighty! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him ?
KJV
If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?
WEB
If it is a matter of strength, behold, he is mighty! If of justice, ‘Who,’ says he, ‘will summon me?’
ASV
If [we speak] of strength, lo, [he is] mighty! And if of justice, Who, [saith he], will summon me?
DARBY
Be it a question of strength, lo, [he is] strong; and be it of judgment, who will set me a time?
BLB
If [it is] of power, behold, [He is] mighty; and if of justice, who can summon [Him]?
ÅB
Gjelder det styrke, så sier han: Se, her er jeg! Gjelder det rett: Hvem vil stevne meg?
OTB
Hvis det er et spørsmål om styrke, er Han mektig;
og hvis det er et spørsmål om rettferdighet, hvem kan stevne Ham?
B1930
Gjelder det styrke, så sier han: Se, her er jeg! Gjelder det rett: Hvem vil stevne mig?

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