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

Then Job answered,

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

But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.

Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat!

"If I go east, he is not there; if west, I can't find him;

"Even today my complaint is rebellious. His hand is heavy in spite of my groaning.

For God has made my heart faint. 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. Many such things are with him.

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

He works to the north, but I can't see him. He turns south, but I can't catch a glimpse of him.

Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen 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 tell 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, neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face.