Job 23:15

Therefore am I terrified at his presence: I will reflect, and be in dread of him.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.

In Context

14For he will bring to completion what hath been destined for me: and like these hath he many other things with him.

16Still God hath made timid my heart, and the Almighty hath terrified me;

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Cross References

Job 10:15If I be wicked, woe unto me: and if I be righteous, I can still not lift up my head; I am sated with disgrace, and ever seeing my affliction;

Job 31:23For dreaded by me was the calamitous punishment of God, and against his highness I can accomplish nothing.

Psalms 119:120My flesh trembleth shudderingly from dread of thee, and of thy decrees am I afraid.

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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