Job 23:10
But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
In Context
9He works to the north, but I can’t see him. He turns south, but I can’t catch a glimpse of him.
11My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned away.
Cross References
Genesis 18:19For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that the LORD may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him.”
2 Samuel 22:22For I have kept the LORD’s ways, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
Job 1:11But stretch out your hand now, and touch all that he has, and he will renounce you to your face.”
Job 10:7Although you know that I am not wicked, there is no one who can deliver out of your hand.
Job 31:6(let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know my integrity);
Job 42:5I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you.
Matthew Henry on Job 23:9-13
Mystery of Providence. ( b. c. 1520.) 8 Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: 9 On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: 10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. 11 My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. 12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more… Read the whole commentary →