But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

Then Job answered and said,

I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips, I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

But he is in one [mind], and who can turn him? And what his soul desires, even that he does.

O that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his seat!

Behold, I go forward, but he is not [there], and backward, but I cannot perceive him,

Even today my complaint is rebellious. My stroke is heavier than my groaning.

For God has made my heart faint, and the Almighty has terrified me,

My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned aside.

For he performs that which is appointed for me. And many such things are with him.

I would set my case in order before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.

on the left hand, when he works, but I cannot behold him. He hides himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.

Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would give heed to me.

Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.

I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.

There the upright might reason with him. So I should be delivered forever from my judge.

because I was not cut off before the darkness, nor did he cover the thick darkness from my face.