Job 13:22
Then call me, and I will answer, or let me speak, and You can reply.
BSB
ASV
Then call thou, and I will answer; Or let me speak, and answer thou me.
KJV
Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer thou me.
Then - This proposal savoured of self-confidence, and of irreverence towards God; for which, and the like speeches, he is reproved by God, chap. xxxviii, 2, 3; xl, 2.
With such holy boldness may the upright come to the throne of grace, not doubting but to find mercy there. 23 How many are mine iniquities and sins? make me to know my transgression and my sin.
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Job 9:32For He is not a man like me, that I can answer Him, that we can take each other to court.
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But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?”
Whatever exists was named long ago, and what happens to a man is foreknown; but he cannot contend with one stronger than he.
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Job 38:3Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me.
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“Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me.
This is how you are to eat it: You must be fully dressed for travel, with your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. You are to eat in haste; it…
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Job 14:15You will call, and I will answer; You will desire the work of Your hands.
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The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands.
Why do You not pardon my transgression and take away my iniquity? For soon I will lie down in the dust; You will seek me, but I will be no more.”
Your hands shaped me and altogether formed me. Would You now turn and destroy me?
Does it please You to oppress me, to reject the work of Your hands and favor the schemes of the wicked?