Job 23:10
New International Version
But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

New Living Translation
“But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.

English Standard Version
But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold.

Berean Standard Bible
Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

King James Bible
But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

New King James Version
But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.

New American Standard Bible
“But He knows the way I take; When He has put me to the test, I will come out as gold.

NASB 1995
“But He knows the way I take; When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

NASB 1977
“But He knows the way I take; When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

Legacy Standard Bible
But He knows the way I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.

Amplified Bible
“But He knows the way that I take [and He pays attention to it]. When He has tried me, I will come forth as [refined] gold [pure and luminous].

Christian Standard Bible
Yet he knows the way I have taken; when he has tested me, I will emerge as pure gold.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will emerge as pure gold.

American Standard Version
But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

Contemporary English Version
But he knows what I am doing, and when he tests me, I will be pure as gold. *

English Revised Version
But he knoweth the way that I take; when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[I can't find him] because he knows the road I take. When he tests me, I'll come out as pure as gold.

Good News Translation
Yet God knows every step I take; if he tests me, he will find me pure.

International Standard Version
Because he knows the road on which I travel, when he had tested me, I'll come out like gold.

Majority Standard Bible
Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

NET Bible
But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come forth like gold.

New Heart English Bible
But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For He has known the way with me, "" He has tried me—I go forth as gold.

Young's Literal Translation
For He hath known the way with me, He hath tried me -- as gold I go forth.

Smith's Literal Translation
For he knew the way with me: he tried me; I shall come forth as gold.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But he knoweth my way, and has tried me as gold that passeth through the fire:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, he knows my way and has tested me like gold that passes through fire.

New American Bible
Yet he knows my way; if he tested me, I should come forth like gold.

New Revised Standard Version
But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I shall come out like gold.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But it is he who knows my way and my existence, and has tried me like gold, and I came forth pure.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He has known my way and my existence and he has tested me as gold, and I came forth
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For He knoweth the way that I take; When He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For he knows already my way; and he has tried me as gold.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Job Longs for God
9When He is at work in the north, I cannot behold Him; when He turns to the south, I cannot see Him. 10Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. 11My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.…

Cross References
Psalm 66:10
For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver.

1 Peter 1:6-7
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Proverbs 17:3
A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.

James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

Zechariah 13:9
This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”

Malachi 3:3
And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.

Isaiah 48:10
See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.

1 Corinthians 3:13
his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

1 Peter 4:12-13
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

Psalm 17:3
You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth.

2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

Hebrews 12:10-11
Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. / No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

Psalm 139:23-24
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. / See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.

2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.


Treasury of Scripture

But he knows the way that I take: when he has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

he knoweth

Genesis 18:19
For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

2 Kings 20:3
I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.

Psalm 1:6
For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

the way that I take.

Job 1:11,12
But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face…

Job 2:5,6
But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face…

Deuteronomy 8:2
And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.

I shall

Job 42:5-8
I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee…

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Yet He knows
The phrase "Yet He knows" underscores the omniscience of God. The Hebrew word for "knows" is "יָדַע" (yada), which implies an intimate, comprehensive understanding. This is not mere awareness but a deep, personal knowledge. In the context of Job's suffering, this assurance that God knows his path provides comfort. It suggests that despite the trials, God is not distant or unaware. Historically, this reflects the ancient belief in a personal God who is involved in the lives of His people, contrasting with the impersonal deities of surrounding cultures.

the way I have taken
"The way I have taken" refers to Job's life journey and the choices he has made. The Hebrew word "דֶּרֶךְ" (derek) means "way" or "path," often used metaphorically in Scripture to denote one's conduct or moral life. Job asserts that God is fully aware of his integrity and righteousness. This phrase invites reflection on the biblical theme of the "narrow path" that leads to life, as seen in Matthew 7:14, emphasizing the importance of walking in righteousness despite trials.

when He has tested me
The concept of testing is central to the book of Job. The Hebrew word "בָּחַן" (bachan) means to examine or try, often used in the context of refining metals. This testing is not punitive but purifying, akin to the refining process of gold. In the ancient Near East, refining was a meticulous process, symbolizing the removal of impurities. Job's trials are thus seen as a divine process to purify and strengthen his faith, aligning with the New Testament teaching in James 1:2-4 about the testing of faith producing perseverance.

I will come forth
"I will come forth" speaks to the outcome of the testing. The Hebrew "יָצָא" (yatsa) means to go out or emerge. This is a statement of faith and hope, indicating that Job expects to emerge from his trials. It reflects a deep trust in God's justice and goodness, suggesting that suffering is temporary and will ultimately lead to a greater revelation of God's purpose.

as gold
The imagery of gold is powerful and rich in biblical symbolism. Gold, "זָהָב" (zahav) in Hebrew, is a precious metal known for its purity and value. In ancient times, gold was associated with royalty and divinity, often used in the construction of the temple and sacred objects. By comparing himself to gold, Job expresses his belief that his integrity will be vindicated and that he will be purified and honored through his trials. This metaphor resonates with 1 Peter 1:7, where faith is compared to gold refined by fire, highlighting the eternal value of a faith tested and proven genuine.

Verse 10. - But he knoweth the way that I take; or, the way that is with me. My inability to find God does not in any way interfere with his perfect knowledge of me. God knows both "the way of the righteous" (Psalm 1:6) "and "the way of the wicked," which" he turns upside down "(Psalm 146:9). He is "about our path, and about our bed, and spieth out all our ways" (Psalm 139:2). When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold; i.e. as gold from the furnace, I shall come forth purified, when my trial is over (comp. Psalm 12:6; Isaiah 1:25; Jeremiah 6:29, 30; Jeremiah 9:7, etc.). Job seems at last to have woke up to the conception that there is a purifying power in affliction.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Yet
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

He knows
יָ֭דַע (yā·ḏa‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3045: To know

the way I have taken;
דֶּ֣רֶךְ (de·reḵ)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

when He has tested me,
בְּ֝חָנַ֗נִי (bə·ḥā·na·nî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 974: To test, to investigate

I will come forth
אֵצֵֽא׃ (’ê·ṣê)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

as gold.
כַּזָּהָ֥ב (kaz·zā·hāḇ)
Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky


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