Job 23:9
I am looking for him on the left hand, but there is no sign of him; and turning to the right, I am not able to see him.
Bible in Basic English
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In Context
8See, I go forward, but he is not there; and back, but I do not see him;
10For he has knowledge of the way I take; after I have been tested I will come out like gold.
Cross References
Job 9:11See, he goes past me and I see him not: he goes on before, but I have no knowledge of him.
Job 34:29...
Isaiah 8:17And I will be waiting for the Lord, whose face is veiled from the house of Jacob, and I will be looking for him.
Matthew Henry on Job 23:9-13
Mystery of Providence. ( b. c. 1520.) 8 Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: 9 On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: 10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. 11 My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. 12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more… Read the whole commentary →