Job 13:20
Two things only do not to me, and then from thy face I shall not be hid:
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee.
In Context
19Who is he that will plead against me? let him come: why am I consumed holding my peace?
21Withdraw thy hand far from me, and let not thy dread terrify me.
Cross References
Genesis 3:8And when they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in paradise at the afternoon air, Adam and his wife hid themselves from the face of the Lord God, amidst the trees of paradise.
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 →