Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 9:3
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Berean Standard Bible
If one wished to contend with God, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand.
King James Version
If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
World English Bible
If he is pleased to contend with him, he can’t answer him one time in a thousand.
American Standard Version
If he be pleased to contend with him, He cannot answer him one of a thousand.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 9
2 “Yes, I know that it is so, but how can a mortal be righteous before God?
3 If one wished to contend with God, he could not answer Him one time out of a thousand.
4 God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?
5 He moves mountains without their knowledge and overturns them in His anger.
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