What does Job 9:13 mean?

Job 9:13 highlights themes such as pride, humility, divine-judgment when read in context.

How should I apply Job 9:13 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.

11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see him not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.

12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?

13If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.

14How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him?

15Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, but I would make supplication to my judge.

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Proverbs 16:5
Both verses warn against the dangers of pride.
James 4:6
James teaches that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
Psalm 138:6
This psalm affirms that God regards the humble but knows the proud from afar.