Job 23:14
For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.
King James Version
In Context
13But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
15Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.
Cross References
Job 7:3So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights are appointed to me.
Psalms 77:19Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.
Isaiah 40:27Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?
Romans 11:33O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
1 Thessalonians 5:9For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by 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 →