American Standard Version
"If I had called, and he had answered me, Yet would I not believe that he hearkened unto my voice. "
— Job 9:16, American Standard Version
“If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.”
“If I had called, and he had answered me, yet I wouldn't believe that he listened to my voice.”
“If I summoned him, and he answered me, I would not believe that he would be listening to my voice–”
“And if he should hear me when I call, I should not believe that he had heard my voice.”
“If I had sent for him to be present, and he had come, I would have no faith that he would give ear to my voice.”
“If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.”
God will not withdraw his anger; The helpers of Rahab do stoop under him.
How much less shall I answer him, And choose out my words to reason with him?
Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer; I would make supplication to my judge.
If I had called, and he had answered me, Yet would I not believe that he hearkened unto my voice.
For he breaketh me with a tempest, And multiplieth my wounds without cause.
He will not suffer me to take my breath, But filleth me with bitterness.
Ifwe speakof strength, lo, he ismighty! And if of justice, Who, saith he, will summon me?