Job 23:1
American King James Then Job answered and said,
American Standard Version Then Job answered and said,
King James Then Job answered and said,
World English Bible Then Job answered,
Job 23:2
American King James Even to day is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning.
American Standard Version Even to-day is my complaint rebellious: My stroke is heavier than my groaning.
King James Even to day is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning.
World English Bible “Even today my complaint is rebellious. His hand is heavy in spite of my groaning.
Job 23:3
American King James Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!
American Standard Version Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat!
King James Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!
World English Bible Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat!
Job 23:4
American King James I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
American Standard Version I would set my cause in order before him, And fill my mouth with arguments.
King James I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
World English Bible I would set my cause in order before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
Job 23:5
American King James I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.
American Standard Version I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me.
King James I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
World English Bible I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me.
Job 23:6
American King James Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
American Standard Version Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.
King James Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
World English Bible Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.
Job 23:7
American King James There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
American Standard Version There the upright might reason with him; So should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
King James There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
World English Bible There the upright might reason with him, so I should be delivered forever from my judge.
Job 23:8
American King James Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:
American Standard Version Behold, I go forward, but he is not `there'; And backward, but I cannot perceive him;
King James Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:
World English Bible “If I go east, he is not there. If I go west, I can’t find him.
Job 23:9
American King James On the left hand, where he does work, but I cannot behold him: he hides himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:
American Standard Version On the left hand, when he doth work, but I cannot behold him; He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.
King James On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:
World English Bible He works to the north, but I can’t see him. He turns south, but I can’t catch a glimpse of him.
Job 23:10
American King James But he knows the way that I take: when he has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
American Standard Version But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
King James But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
World English Bible But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold.
Job 23:11
American King James My foot has held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.
American Standard Version My foot hath held fast to his steps; His way have I kept, and turned not aside.
King James My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.
World English Bible My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned away.
Job 23:12
American King James Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
American Standard Version 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.
King James Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
World English Bible 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.
Job 23:13
American King James But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desires, even that he does.
American Standard Version But he is in one `mind', and who can turn him? And what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
King James But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
World English Bible But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.
Job 23:14
American King James For he performes the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.
American Standard Version For he performeth that which is appointed for me: And many such things are with him.
King James For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.
World English Bible For he performs that which is appointed for me. Many such things are with him.
Job 23:15
American King James Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.
American Standard Version Therefore am I terrified at his presence; When I consider, I am afraid of him.
King James Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.
World English Bible Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.
Job 23:16
American King James For God makes my heart soft, and the Almighty troubles me:
American Standard Version For God hath made my heart faint, And the Almighty hath terrified me;
King James For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:
World English Bible For God has made my heart faint. The Almighty has terrified me.
Job 23:17
American King James Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither has he covered the darkness from my face.
American Standard Version Because I was not cut off before the darkness, Neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face.
King James Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither hath he covered the darkness from my face.
World English Bible Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face.