Job 23:10

But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

King James Version

In Context

9On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:

11My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.

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Cross References

Genesis 18:19For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

2 Samuel 22:22For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.

Job 1:11But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.

Job 10:7Thou knowest that I am not wicked; and there is none that can deliver out of thine hand.

Job 31:6Let me be weighed in an even balance, that God may know mine integrity.

Job 42:5I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee.

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 →

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