Bible in Basic English
"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."
— Job 9:16, Bible in Basic English
“If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.”
God's wrath may not be turned back; the helpers of Rahab were bent down under him.
How much less may I give an answer to him, using the right words in argument with him?
Even if my cause was good, I would not be able to give an answer; I would make request for grace from him who was against me.
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.
For I would be crushed by his storm, my wounds would be increased without cause.
He would not let me take my breath, but I would be full of bitter grief.
If it is a question of strength, he says, Here I am! and if it is a question of a cause at law, he says, Who will give me a fixed day?