Job 23:14
For he performs that which is appointed for me. And many such things are with him.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.
In Context
13But he is in one [mind], and who can turn him? And what his soul desires, even that he does.
15Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.
Cross References
Job 7:3so I am made to possess months of misery, and wearisome nights are appointed to me.
Psalms 77:19Thy way was in the sea, and thy paths in the great waters. And thy footsteps were not known.
Isaiah 40:27Why do thou say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, My way is hid from LORD. And the justice [due] to me is passed away from my God?
Romans 11:33O the depth of wealth, both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways beyond finding out!
1 Thessalonians 5:9Because God appointed us not for wrath, but for an acquired possession of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us.
Matthew Henry on Job 23:14-17
Job's Comfort in His Integrity. ( b. c. 1520.) 13 But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth. 14 For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him. 15 Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him. 16 For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me: 17 Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither hath he covered the darkness from my face. Some make Job to complain here that… Read the whole commentary →