What does Job 9:3 mean?

Job 9:3 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 9:3 today?

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

If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.

1Then Job answered and said,

2I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?

3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.

4He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?

5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.

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Source: Job 9:3