Job 9:1

1 Then Job replied [to his friends],

Job 9:1 Meaning and Commentary

Job 9:1

Then Job answered and said.
] Without taking notice of Bildad's harsh expressions and severe censures, or his unfriendliness to him; he enters directly into the argument, grants some things, confutes others, and defends himself and his conduct.

Job 9:1 In-Context

1 Then Job replied [to his friends],

2 "Yes, I know that this is true. But how can a mortal be declared righteous to God?

3 If he wished to debate with God, he wouldn't be able to answer one question in a thousand.

4 "God is wise in heart and mighty in power. Who could oppose him and win?

5 He moves mountains without their knowing it, and he topples them in his anger.