Verse Comparison: Job 9:19

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American Standard Version
If `we speak' of strength, lo, `he is' mighty! And if of justice, Who, `saith he', will summon me?

Amplified® Bible
If I speak of strength, behold, He is mighty! And if of justice, Who, says He, will summon Me?

Contemporary English Version
God is much stronger than I am, and who would call me into court to give me justice?

Darby English Version
Be it a question of strength, lo, [he is] strong; and be it of judgment, who will set me a time?

Good News Bible
Should I try force? Try force on God? Should I take him to court? Could anyone make him go?

King James Version
If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?

New American Standard Bible
"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?

New International Version
If it is a matter of strength, he is mighty!
And if it is a matter of justice, who will summon him ?

New King James Version
If it is a matter of strength, indeed He is strong;
And if of justice, who will appoint my day in court?

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"If it comes down to a matter of power, behold, He has the strength. And if it comes down to justice, who can summon Him?

Revised Standard Version
If it is a contest of strength, behold him! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon him?

Young's Literal Translation
If of power, lo, the Strong One; And if of judgment -- who doth convene me?


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