19 If we speak of strength, behold, he is [a]strong: if we speak of judgment, who shall bring me in to plead?

20 If I should justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: [b]if I would be perfect, he shall judge me wicked.

21 Though I were perfect, yet I know not my soul: therefore abhor I my life.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 9:19 After he hath accused his own weakness, he continueth to justify God and his power.
  2. Job 9:20 If I would stand in mine own defense, yet God hath just cause to condemn me, if he examine mine heart and conscience.

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