Job 23:14
For what has been ordered for me by him will be gone through to the end: and his mind is full of such designs.
Bible in Basic English
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 his purpose is fixed and there is no changing it; and he gives effect to the desire of his soul.
15For this cause I am in fear before him, my thoughts of him overcome me.
Cross References
Job 7:3So I have for my heritage months of pain to no purpose, and nights of weariness are given to me.
Psalms 77:19\77:18\The voice of your thunder went rolling on; the world was flaming with the light of the storm; the earth was shaking.
Isaiah 40:27Why do you say, O Jacob, such words as these, O Israel, The Lord's eyes are not on my way, and my God gives no attention to my cause?
Romans 11:33O how deep is the wealth of the wisdom and knowledge of God! no one is able to make discovery of his decisions, and his ways may not be searched out.
1 Thessalonians 5:9For God's purpose for us is not wrath, but salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
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 →