Job 23:14

And when he fulfills his will in me, many other similar ones will also be present with him.

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In The King James Version

For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.

In Context

13For he is alone, and no one is able to disturb his intention; and whatever his spirit wills, that he accomplishes.

15And, for this reason, I have been troubled at his presence, and, when I consider him, I am approached by fear.

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Cross References

Job 7:3so also have I had empty months and have counted my burdensome nights.

Psalms 77:19And they spoke badly about God. They said, “Would God be able to prepare a table in the desert?

Isaiah 40:27Why do you say this, O Jacob, and why do you speak this way, O Israel? “My way has been hidden from the Lord, and my judgment escaped notice by my God.”

Romans 11:33Oh, the depths of the richness of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How incomprehensible are his judgments, and how unsearchable are his ways!

1 Thessalonians 5:9For God has not appointed us for wrath, but for the acquisition of 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 →

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