New American Standard Bible

Job 9:11-22 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

11. "Were He to pass by me, I would not see Him; Were He to move past me, I would not perceive Him.

12. "Were He to snatch away, who could restrain Him? Who could say to Him, 'What are You doing?'

13. "God will not turn back His anger; Beneath Him crouch the helpers of Rahab.

14. "How then can I answer Him, And choose my words before Him?

15. "For though I were right, I could not answer; I would have to implore the mercy of my judge.

16. "If I called and He answered me, I could not believe that He was listening to my voice.

17. "For He bruises me with a tempest And multiplies my wounds without cause.

18. "He will not allow me to get my breath, But saturates me with bitterness.

19. "If it is a matter of power, behold, He is the strong one! And if it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him?

20. "Though I am righteous, my mouth will condemn me; Though I am guiltless, He will declare me guilty.

21. "I am guiltless; I do not take notice of myself; I despise my life.

22. "It is all one; therefore I say, 'He destroys the guiltless and the wicked.'