Job 23:1-12 ▼

1 Then Job answered,

2 “Even today my complaint is rebellious. His hand is heavy in spite of my groaning.

3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat!

4 I would set my cause in order before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.

5 I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me.

6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.

7 There the upright might reason with him, so I should be delivered forever from my judge.

8 “If I go east, he is not there. If I go west, I can’t find him.

9 He works to the north, but I can’t see him. He turns south, but I can’t catch a glimpse of him.

10 But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold.

11 My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned away.

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.