Holy Scripture

Job 9:4

A church father on this verse
“"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

Source: Septuagint

Original

4For he is wise in mind, and mighty, and great: Who has hardened himself against him and endured?

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2I know of a truth that it is so: For how shall a mortal man be just before the Lord?

3For if he would enter into judgment with him, God would not hearken to him, So that he should answer to one of his charges of a thousand.

— Job 9:4 —

5Who wears out the mountains, and men know it not: Who overturns them in anger.

6Who shakes the earth under heaven from its foundations, And its pillars totter.

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