“"He is wise in mind, mighty and strong," with good reason. Indeed, since God is wise, his benefits are countless. But if you do not believe, O mortal, let us bring our reflection to its conclusion. If he pronounces one thousand words, we cannot answer a single one. These are wise words. In fact, that righteous man sai…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 9:4A
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3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
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1Then Job answered and said,
2I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?
— Job 9:3 —
4He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?
5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.