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9:15 Whom, though I were righteous, [yet] would I {k} not answer, [but] I would make supplication to my judge.
(k) Meaning, in his own opinion, signifying that man will sometimes flatter himself to be righteous which before God is an abomination.
9:15 Tho' - Though I were not conscious to myself of any sin. Would not - I durst not undertake to plead my cause against him; or maintain my integrity before him, because he knows me better than I know myself. Supplication - That he would judge favourably of me and my cause, and not according to the rigour of his justice.
9:14-21 Job is still righteous in his own eyes, ch. 32:1, and this answer, though it sets forth the power and majesty of God, implies that the question between the afflicted and the Lord of providence, is a question of might, and not of right; and we begin to discover the evil fruits of pride and of a self-righteous spirit. Job begins to manifest a disposition to condemn God, that he may justify himself, for which he is afterwards reproved. Still Job knew so much of himself, that he durst not stand a trial. If we say, We have no sin, we not only deceive ourselves, but we affront God; for we sin in saying so, and give the lie to the Scripture. But Job reflected on God's goodness and justice in saying his affliction was without cause.
Able Accuser Appeal Cause Contendeth Good Grace Implore Innocent Judge Judgment Mercy Plead Request Right Righteous Supplication Wouldn't
Able Accuser Appeal Cause Contendeth Good Grace Implore Innocent Judge Judgment Mercy Plead Request Right Righteous Supplication Wouldn't
