Job 23:6

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Would He contend with me in His great power? No, He would certainly take note of me.”

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BSBPD

“Would He contend with me in His great power? No, He would certainly take note of me.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“In the abundance of power doth He strive with me? No! surely He putteth <FI>it<Fi> in me.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Job 23:6 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Job 9:4God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?
  2. Job 9:19If it is a matter of strength, He is indeed mighty! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him?
  3. Job 9:33Nor is there a mediator between us, to lay his hand upon us both.
  4. Job 13:21Withdraw Your hand from me, and do not let Your terror frighten me.
  5. Psalms 138:3On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.
  6. Isaiah 27:4I am not angry. If only thorns and briers confronted Me, I would march and trample them, I would burn them to the ground.
  7. Isaiah 27:8By warfare and exile You contended with her and removed her with a fierce wind, as on the day the east wind blows.
  8. Ezekiel 20:33As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, with a strong hand, an outstretched arm, and outpoured wrath I will rule over you.
  9. Ezekiel 20:35And I will bring you into the wilderness of the nations, where I will enter into judgment with you face to face.
  10. 2 Corinthians 12:9But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

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