Job 23:10
Truly, he knows my way and has tested me like gold that passes through fire.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
In Context
11My feet have been following his footsteps; I have kept to his way and have not strayed from it.
Cross References
Genesis 18:19For I know that he will instruct his sons, and his household after him, to keep to the way of the Lord, and to act with judgment and justice, so that, for the sake of Abraham, the Lord may bring about all the things that he has spoken to him.”
2 Samuel 22:22For I have kept to the ways of the Lord, and I have not acted impiously before my God.
Job 1:11But extend your hand a little, and touch all that he possesses, and see if he still praises you to your face.”
Job 10:7And you know that I have done nothing impious, yet there is no one who can deliver from your hand.
Job 31:6let him weigh me in a just balance, and let God know my simplicity.
Job 42:5By paying attention with the ear, I have heard you, but now my eye sees you.
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 →