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Job 23

Hebrew Names Version HNV

1 Then Iyov answered,

2 "Even today is my complaint 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 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 shall come forth like gold.

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

12 I haven't gone back from the mitzvah of his lips. I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

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

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

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

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

17 Because I was not cut off before the darkness, Neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face.

The Message Bible MSG

1 Job replied:

2 "I'm not letting up - I'm standing my ground. My complaint is legitimate. God has no right to treat me like this - it isn't fair!

3 If I knew where on earth to find him, I'd go straight to him.

4 I'd lay my case before him face-to-face, give him all my arguments firsthand

5 I'd find out exactly what he's thinking, discover what's going on in his head.

6 Do you think he'd dismiss me or bully me? No, he'd take me seriously.

7 He'd see a straight-living man standing before him; my Judge would acquit me for good of all charges.

8 "I travel East looking for him - I find no one; then West, but not a trace;

9 I go North, but he's hidden his tracks; then South, but not even a glimpse.

10 "But he knows where I am and what I've done. He can cross-examine me all he wants, and I'll pass the test with honors.

11 I've followed him closely, my feet in his footprints, not once swerving from his way.

12 I've obeyed every word he's spoken, and not just obeyed his advice - I've treasured it.

13 "But he is singular and sovereign. Who can argue with him? He does what he wants, when he wants to.

14 He'll complete in detail what he's decided about me, and whatever else he determines to do

15 Is it any wonder that I dread meeting him? Whenever I think about it, I get scared all over again.

16 God makes my heart sink! God Almighty gives me the shudders!

17 I'm completely in the dark, I can't see my hand in front of my face.