1. Job 9:4 (ESV)
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Commentary on Job 9:4 (Summary)

Job 9:4 (ESV)

4 He is wise in heart and mighty in strength who has hardened himself against him, and succeeded?

Job cannot argue his case with God, and that is not because Job is guilty, but because he is weak and helpless before God.

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