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Job 9:15

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For even if I were right, I could not answer. I could only beg my Judge for mercy.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 15

In this and the following chapter we have Job's answer to Bildad's discourse, wherein he speaks honourably of God, humbly of himself, and feelingly of his troubles; but not one word by way of reflection upon his friends, or their unkindness to him, nor in direct reply to what Bildad had said. He wisely keeps to the merits of the cause, and makes no remarks upon the person that managed it, nor seeks occasion against him. In this chapter we have, I. The doctrine of God's justice laid down (Job 9:2). II. The proof of it, from his wisdom, and power, and sovereign dominion (Job 9:3-13). III. The application of it, in which, 1. He condemns himself, as not able to contend with God either in law or battle (Job 9:14-21). 2. He maintains his point, that we cannot judge of men's character by their outward condition (Job 9:22-24). 3. He complains of the greatness of his troubles, the confusion he was in, and the loss he was at what to say or do (Job 9:25-35).

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Strong's Concordancev. 15

צָדַק (tsâdaq, H6663) — to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense) עָנָה (ʻânâh, H6030) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond;… חָנַן (chânan, H2603) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to… שָׁפַט (shâphaṭ, H8199) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or…

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Job 10:15rank 8

If I am guilty, woe to me! And even if I am righteous, I cannot lift my head. I am full of shame and aware of my affliction.

Job 8:5rank 5

But if you would earnestly seek God and ask the Almighty for mercy,

Job 22:27rank 3

You will pray to Him, and He will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.

Job 5:8rank 3

However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him—

I Peter 2:23rank 3

When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

Job 10:2rank 3

I will say to God: Do not condemn me! Let me know why You prosecute me.

Daniel 9:18rank 2

Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion.

Jeremiah 31:9rank 2

They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”

II Chronicles 33:13rank 2

And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition; so He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God.

I Corinthians 4:4rank 2

My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.

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