Job 23:14
He performeth that which is appointed for me; And many such things are in his mind!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.
In Context
13But he is of one mind, and who can turn him? And what he desireth, that he doeth.
15Therefore I am in terror on account of him; When I consider, I am afraid of him.
Cross References
Job 7:3So am I made to possess months of affliction, And wearisome nights are appointed for me.
Psalms 77:19Thy way was through the sea, And thy path through great waters; And thy footsteps could not be found.
Isaiah 40:27Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, “My way is hidden from Jehovah, My cause passeth by before my God”?
Romans 11:33O the depth of the riches, and of the wisdom, and of the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his purposes, and his ways past finding out!
1 Thessalonians 5:9for God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain 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 →