OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 9

Job 23:9

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He works to the north, but I can’t see him.

He turns south, but I can’t catch a glimpse of him.

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Job 23:9 in context

Job 23:6–12

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
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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.

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