Job 23:1
Then Job answered and said,
Job 23:2
Even today my complaint is rebellious. My stroke is heavier than my groaning.
Job 23:3
O that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his seat!
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I would set my case in order before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
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I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.
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Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would give heed to me.
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There the upright might reason with him. So I should be delivered forever from my judge.
Job 23:8
Behold, I go forward, but he is not there, and backward, but I cannot perceive him,
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on the left hand, when he works, but I cannot behold him. He hides himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.
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But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
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My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned aside.
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I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips, I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
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But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? And what his soul desires, even that he does.
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For he performs that which is appointed for me. And many such things are with him.
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Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.
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For God has made my heart faint, and the Almighty has terrified me,
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because I was not cut off before the darkness, nor did he cover the thick darkness from my face.