What does Job 9:17 mean?

Job 9:17 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 9:17 today?

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

For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.

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

16If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.

17For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.

18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.

19If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?

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