Job 23:14
For he performs that which is appointed for me. Many such things are with him.
World English Bible Catholic
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 stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.
15Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.
Cross References
Job 7:3so I am made to possess months of misery, wearisome nights are appointed to me.
Psalms 77:19Your way was through the sea, your paths through the great waters. Your footsteps were not known.
Isaiah 40:27Why do you say, Jacob, and speak, Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD, and the justice due me is disregarded by my God”?
Romans 11:33Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out!
1 Thessalonians 5:9For God didn’t appoint us to wrath, but to the obtaining of 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 →