Parallel Verses
NET Bible
But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come forth like gold.
New American Standard Bible
When He has
King James Version
But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Holman Bible
when He has tested me,
International Standard Version
Because he knows the road on which I travel, when he had tested me, I'll come out like gold.
A Conservative Version
But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
American Standard Version
But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Amplified
“But He knows the way that I take [and He pays attention to it].
When He has tried me, I will come forth as [refined] gold [pure and luminous].
Bible in Basic English
For he has knowledge of the way I take; after I have been tested I will come out like gold.
Darby Translation
But he knoweth the way that I take; he trieth me, I shall come forth as gold.
Julia Smith Translation
For he knew the way with me,: he tried me.; I shall come forth as gold.
King James 2000
But he knows the way that I take: when he has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But he knows {the way that I take}; he tests me--I shall come out like gold.
Modern King James verseion
But He knows the way that I take; when He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But as for my way, he knoweth it: and tryeth me as the gold in the fire.
New Heart English Bible
But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold.
The Emphasized Bible
But, he, knoweth the way that I choose, Having tried me, as gold, I shall come forth.
Webster
But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
World English Bible
But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold.
Youngs Literal Translation
For He hath known the way with me, He hath tried me -- as gold I go forth.
Themes
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
Afflictions » Promises concerning » Refining influence of
Afflictions made beneficial » In testing and exhibiting our sincerity
Gold » Illustrative of » Saints after affliction
spiritual Refining » The refining influence afflictions
Righteous » Compared with » Gold
Spiritual » Refining » The refining influence of afflictions
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
Topics
Interlinear
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Job 23:10
Devotionals containing Job 23:10
References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 23:10
Images Job 23:10
Prayers for Job 23:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Eighth Speech: A Response To Eliphaz
9 In the north when he is at work, I do not see him; when he turns to the south, I see no trace of him. 10 But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come forth like gold. 11 My feet have followed his steps closely; I have kept to his way and have not turned aside.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 66:10
For you, O God, tested us; you purified us like refined silver.
1 Peter 1:7
Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold -- gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away -- and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Psalm 139:1-3
For the music director, a psalm of David. O Lord, you examine me and know.
Zechariah 13:9
Then I will bring the remaining third into the fire; I will refine them like silver is refined and will test them like gold is tested. They will call on my name and I will answer; I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The Lord is my God.'"
Psalm 17:3
You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.
James 1:12
Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.
Psalm 1:6
Certainly the Lord guards the way of the godly, but the way of the wicked ends in destruction.
Genesis 18:19
I have chosen him so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then the Lord will give to Abraham what he promised him."
Deuteronomy 8:2
Remember the whole way by which he has brought you these forty years through the desert so that he might, by humbling you, test you to see if you have it within you to keep his commandments or not.
2 Kings 20:3
"Please, Lord. Remember how I have served you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion, and how I have carried out your will." Then Hezekiah wept bitterly.
Job 1:11-12
But extend your hand and strike everything he has, and he will no doubt curse you to your face!"
Job 2:5-6
But extend your hand and strike his bone and his flesh, and he will no doubt curse you to your face!"
Job 42:5-8
I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye has seen you.
Proverbs 17:3
The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the Lord tests hearts.
Malachi 3:2-3
Who can endure the day of his coming? Who can keep standing when he appears? For he will be like a refiner's fire, like a launderer's soap.
John 21:17
Jesus said a third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was distressed that Jesus asked him a third time, "Do you love me?" and said, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you." Jesus replied, "Feed my sheep.
2 Timothy 2:19
However, God's solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil."
Hebrews 11:17
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. He had received the promises, yet he was ready to offer up his only son.
James 1:2-4
My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials,