Job 13:20
But grant me two things: then I will not hide myself from thy face.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Only do not two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee.
In Context
19For who is he that shall plead with me, that I should now be silent, and expire?
21Withhold thine hand from me: and let not thy fear terrify me.
Cross References
Genesis 3:8And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the afternoon; and both Adam and his wife hid themselves from the face of the Lord God in the midst of the trees of the garden.
Psalms 139:12A talkative man shall not prosper on the earth: evils shall hunt the unrighteous man to destruction.
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 →