| 23:1 |
Then Job answered, |
| 23:2 |
"Even today my complaint is rebellious. His hand is heavy in spite of my groaning. |
| 23:3 |
Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat! |
| 23:4 |
I would set my cause in order before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. |
| 23:5 |
I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me. |
| 23:6 |
Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me. |
| 23:7 |
There the upright might reason with him, so I should be delivered forever from my judge. |
| 23:8 |
"If I go east, he is not there; if west, I can't find him; |
| 23:9 |
He works to the north, but I can't see him. He turns south, but I can't catch a glimpse of him. |
| 23:10 |
But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold. |
| 23:11 |
My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned aside. |
| 23:12 |
I haven't gone back from the commandment of his lips. I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. |
| 23:13 |
But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does. |
| 23:14 |
For he performs that which is appointed for me. Many such things are with him. |
| 23:15 |
Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him. |
| 23:16 |
For God has made my heart faint. The Almighty has terrified me. |
| 23:17 |
Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face. |
