Job 9:14 web — How much less shall I answer him, And choose my words to argue with him?

World English Bible

"How much less shall I answer him, And choose my words to argue with him?"

— Job 9:14, World English Bible

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KJV
“How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him?”
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ASV
“How much less shall I answer him, And choose out my words to reason with him? ”
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NET
“The Impossibility of Facing God in Court“How much less, then, can I answer him and choose my words to argue with him!”
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DRB
“What am I then, that I should answer him, and have words with him?”
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BBE
“How much less may I give an answer to him, using the right words in argument with him?”
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KJVA
“How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him?”
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Job 9 — Context

Behold, he goes by me, and I don't see him. He passes on also, but I don't perceive him.

Behold, he snatches away. Who can hinder him? Who will ask him, 'What are you doing?'

"God will not withdraw his anger. The helpers of Rahab stoop under him.

How much less shall I answer him, And choose my words to argue with him?

Though I were righteous, yet I wouldn't answer him. I would make supplication to my judge.

If I had called, and he had answered me, yet I wouldn't believe that he listened to my voice.

For he breaks me with a storm, and multiplies my wounds without cause.

Job 9:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 9:14 say?

Job 9:14 in the World English Bible reads: “How much less shall I answer him, And choose my words to argue with him?”

Where is Job 9:14 in the Bible?

Job 9:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 9, verse 14.

Who wrote Job?

Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.

What is the book of Job about?

Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.

What are the major themes of Job?

Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 9:14.

What translation should I read Job 9:14 in?

Job 9:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Job 9:14?

Job 9:14 reads (WEB): “How much less shall I answer him, And choose my words to argue with him?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Job 9:14 web — How much less shall I answer him, And choose my words to argue with him?

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