14 "How then can I dispute with him? How can I find words to argue with him?
14 How much less shall I answer him, and choose out my words to reason with him?
14 How then can I answer him, choosing my words with him?
14 "So how could I ever argue with him, construct a defense that would influence God?
14 "How then can I answer Him, And choose my words to reason with Him?
14 "So who am I, that I should try to answer God or even reason with him?
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 9:14
Commentary on Job 9:14-21
(Read Job 9:14-21)
Job is still righteous in his own eyes, 1, and this answer, though it sets forth the power and majesty of God, implies that the question between the afflicted and the Lord of providence, is a question of might, and not of right; and we begin to discover the evil fruits of pride and of a self-righteous spirit. Job begins to manifest a disposition to condemn God, that he may justify himself, for which he is afterwards reproved. Still Job knew so much of himself, that he durst not stand a trial. If we say, We have no sin, we not only deceive ourselves, but we affront God; for we sin in saying so, and give the lie to the Scripture. But Job reflected on God's goodness and justice in saying his affliction was without cause.