The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 1 , Then Job spoke again:
23:2 'My complaint today is still a bitter one, and I try hard not to groan aloud.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 2 , 'My complaint today is still a bitter one, and I try hard not to groan aloud.
23:3 If only I knew where to find God, I would go to his throne and talk with him there.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 3 , If only I knew where to find God, I would go to his throne and talk with him there.
23:4 I would lay out my case and present my arguments.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 4 , I would lay out my case and present my arguments.
23:5 Then I would listen to his reply and understand what he says to me.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 5 , Then I would listen to his reply and understand what he says to me.
23:6 Would he merely argue with me in his greatness? No, he would give me a fair hearing.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 6 , Would he merely argue with me in his greatness? No, he would give me a fair hearing.
23:7 Fair and honest people can reason with him, so I would be acquitted by my Judge.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 7 , Fair and honest people can reason with him, so I would be acquitted by my Judge.
23:8 'I go east, but he is not there. I go west, but I cannot find him.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 8 , 'I go east, but he is not there. I go west, but I cannot find him.
23:9 I do not see him in the north, for he is hidden. I turn to the south, but I cannot find him.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 9 , I do not see him in the north, for he is hidden. I turn to the south, but I cannot find him.
23:10 But he knows where I am going. And when he has tested me like gold in a fire, he will pronounce me innocent.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 10 , But he knows where I am going. And when he has tested me like gold in a fire, he will pronounce me innocent.
23:11 'For I have stayed in God's paths; I have followed his ways and not turned aside.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 11 , 'For I have stayed in God's paths; I have followed his ways and not turned aside.
23:12 I have not departed from his commands but have treasured his word in my heart.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 12 , I have not departed from his commands but have treasured his word in my heart.
23:13 Nevertheless, his mind concerning me remains unchanged, and who can turn him from his purposes? Whatever he wants to do, he does.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 13 , Nevertheless, his mind concerning me remains unchanged, and who can turn him from his purposes? Whatever he wants to do, he does.
23:14 So he will do for me all he has planned. He controls my destiny.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 14 , So he will do for me all he has planned. He controls my destiny.
23:15 No wonder I am so terrified in his presence. When I think of it, terror grips me.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 15 , No wonder I am so terrified in his presence. When I think of it, terror grips me.
23:16 God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 16 , God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me.
23:17 Darkness is all around me; thick, impenetrable darkness is everywhere.
The NLT Book of Job , Chapter 23 , Verse 17 , Darkness is all around me; thick, impenetrable darkness is everywhere.
