[1] Then Job answered, [2] "Even today is my complaint rebellious. His
hand is heavy in spite of my groaning. [3] Oh that I knew where I might
find him! That I might come even to his seat! [4] I would set my cause
in order before him, And fill my mouth with arguments. [5] I would know
the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would tell
me. [6] Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but
he would listen to me. [7] There the upright might reason with him, So I
should be delivered forever from my judge. [8] "If I go east, he is not
there; If west, I can`t find him; [9] He works to the north, but I can`t
see him; He turns south, but I can`t catch a glimpse of him. [10] But he
knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like
gold. [11] My foot has held fast to his steps. His way have I kept, and
not turned aside. [12] 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. [13] But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his
soul desires, even that he does. [14] For he performs that which is
appointed for me. Many such things are with him. [15] Therefore I am
terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him. [16] For
God has made my heart faint. The Almighty has terrified me. [17] Because
I was not cut off before the darkness, Neither did he cover the thick
darkness from my face.
