1 Then Job answered and said, ASV — Job 23:1
2 Even to-day is my complaint rebellious: My stroke is heavier than my groaning. ASV — Job 23:2
3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat! ASV — Job 23:3
4 I would set my cause in order before him, And fill my mouth with arguments. ASV — Job 23:4
5 I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me. ASV — Job 23:5
6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me. ASV — Job 23:6
7 There the upright might reason with him; So should I be delivered for ever from my judge. ASV — Job 23:7
8 Behold, I go forward, but he is not [there]; And backward, but I cannot perceive him; ASV — Job 23:8
9 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. ASV — Job 23:9
10 But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. ASV — Job 23:10
11 My foot hath held fast to his steps; His way have I kept, and turned not aside. ASV — Job 23:11
12 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. ASV — Job 23:12
13 But he is in one [mind], and who can turn him? And what his soul desireth, even that he doeth. ASV — Job 23:13
14 For he performeth that which is appointed for me: And many such things are with him. ASV — Job 23:14
15 Therefore am I terrified at his presence; When I consider, I am afraid of him. ASV — Job 23:15
16 For God hath made my heart faint, And the Almighty hath terrified me; ASV — Job 23:16
17 Because I was not cut off before the darkness, Neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face. ASV — Job 23:17