Job 9:19
Job 9:14-20 The Message (MSG)
“So how could I ever argue with him, construct a defense that would influence God? Even though I’m innocent I could never prove it; I can only throw myself on the Judge’s mercy. If I called on God and he himself answered me, then, and only then, would I believe that he’d heard me. As it is, he knocks me about from pillar to post, beating me up, black-and-blue, for no good reason. He won’t even let me catch my breath, piles bitterness upon bitterness. If it’s a question of who’s stronger, he wins, hands down! If it’s a question of justice, who’ll serve him the subpoena? Even though innocent, anything I say incriminates me; blameless as I am, my defense just makes me sound worse.
Job 9:19 King James Version (KJV)
If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: And if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?
Job 9:19 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
If it is a matter of power, behold, He is the strong one! And if it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him?
Job 9:19 New Century Version (NCV)
When it comes to strength, God is stronger than I; when it comes to justice, no one can accuse him.
Job 9:19 American Standard Version (ASV)
If we speak of strength, lo, he is mighty! And if of justice, Who, saith he, will summon me?
Job 9:19 New International Version (NIV)
If it is a matter of strength, he is mighty! And if it is a matter of justice, who can challenge him?
Job 9:19 New King James Version (NKJV)
If it is a matter of strength, indeed He is strong; And if of justice, who will appoint my day in court?
Job 9:19 Amplified Bible (AMP)
If it is a matter of strength and power, behold, He is mighty! And if of justice, who can summon and challenge Him?