1 T hen Job answered,

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

3 O h 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 W ould he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.

7 T here 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 west, I can’t find him;

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

10 B ut he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come out like gold.

11 M y foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned aside.

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.

13 B ut he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.

14 F or he performs that which is appointed for me. Many such things are with him.

15 T herefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.

16 F or God has made my heart faint. The Almighty has terrified me.

17 B ecause I was not cut off before the darkness, neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face.