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