Job 13:20
Only two things do not do to me, then I will come before your face:
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee.
In Context
19Is any one able to take up the argument against me? If so, I would keep quiet and give up my breath.
21Take your hand far away from me; and let me not be overcome by fear of you.
Cross References
Genesis 3:8And there came to them the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the evening wind: and the man and his wife went to a secret place among the trees of the garden, away from the eyes of the Lord God.
Psalms 139:12Even the dark is not dark to you; the night is as bright as the day: for dark and light are the same to you.
Matthew Henry on Job 13:14-23
13 Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what will. 14 Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth, and put my life in mine hand? 15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. 16 He also shall be my salvation: for a hypocrite shall not come before him. 17 Hear diligently my speech, and my declaration with your ears. 18 Behold now, I have ordered my cause; I know that I shall be justified. 19 Who is he that will plead with me? for now, if I… Read the whole commentary →