Job 23

1 Then Job answered,NHEB — Job 23:1

2 "Even today my complaint is rebellious. His hand is heavy in spite of my groaning.NHEB — Job 23:2

3 Oh that I knew where I might find him. That I might come even to his seat.NHEB — Job 23:3

4 I would set my cause in order before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.NHEB — Job 23:4

5 I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me.NHEB — Job 23:5

6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.NHEB — Job 23:6

7 There the upright might reason with him, so I should be delivered forever from my judge.NHEB — Job 23:7

8 "If I go east, he is not there; if west, I can't find him;NHEB — Job 23:8

9 He works to the north, but I can't see him. He turns south, but I can't catch a glimpse of him.NHEB — Job 23:9

10 But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold.NHEB — Job 23:10

11 My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned aside.NHEB — Job 23:11

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.NHEB — Job 23:12

13 But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.NHEB — Job 23:13

14 For he performs that which is appointed for me. Many such things are with him.NHEB — Job 23:14

15 Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.NHEB — Job 23:15

16 For God has made my heart faint. Shaddai has terrified me.NHEB — Job 23:16

17 Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face.NHEB — Job 23:17