Jó 23

1 Then Job answered and said,

2 Even to-day is my complaint rebellious:

3 Oh that I knew where I might find him!

4 I would set my cause in order before him,

5 I would know the words which he would answer me,

6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power?

7 There the upright might reason with him;

8 Behold, I go forward, but he is not

9 On the left hand, when he doth work, but I cannot behold him;

10 But he knoweth the way that I take;

11 My foot hath held fast to his steps;

12 I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips;

13 But he is in one

14 For he performeth that which is appointed for me:

15 Therefore am I terrified at his presence;

16 For God hath made my heart faint,

17 Because I was not cut off before the darkness,