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Job 9:17-19
Contemporary English Version

17 He would strike me with a storm[a]
and increase my injuries
    for no reason at all.
18 Before I could get my breath,
    my miseries would multiply.
19 God is much stronger than I am,
and who would call me into court
    to give me justice?

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  1. 9.17 strike … storm: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.
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Job 9:17-19
New International Version

17 He would crush me(A) with a storm(B)
    and multiply(C) my wounds for no reason.(D)
18 He would not let me catch my breath
    but would overwhelm me with misery.(E)
19 If it is a matter of strength, he is mighty!(F)
    And if it is a matter of justice, who can challenge him[a]?(G)

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  1. Job 9:19 See Septuagint; Hebrew me.
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