Job 9:4
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God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?
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Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!
His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
If it is a matter of strength, He is indeed mighty! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him?
It still brings me comfort, and joy through unrelenting pain, that I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,
By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.
How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.