Job - Then Job replied: “Even today my complaint is bitter; his hand is heavy in spite of my groaning. If only I knew where to find him; if only I could go to his dwelling! I would state my case before ...

Job Proclaims God’s Righteous Judgments - Then Job answered and said: “Even today my complaint is bitter; My hand is listless because of my groaning. Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, That I might ...

when he turns to the south, I catch no glimpse of him. when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. I have kept to his way without turning aside. I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread. 13 “But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? He does whatever he pleases. and many such plans he still has in store.

he turns to the right hand, but I do not see him. when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News …

“I’m not letting up—I’m standing my ground. My complaint is legitimate. it isn’t fair! I’d go straight to him. give him all my arguments firsthand. discover what’s going on in his head. Do you think he’d dismiss me or bully me? No, he’d take me seriously. my Judge would acquit me for good of all charges. then South, but not even a glimpse.

Job. 1 Then Job replied: 2 “Even today my complaint is bitter; his hand 23:2 Septuagint and Syriac; Hebrew / the hand on me is heavy in spite of 23:2 Or heavy on me in my groaning. 3 If only I knew where to find him; if only I could go to his dwelling! 4 I would state my case before him. and fill my mouth with arguments. 5 I would find out ...

Job 23. Job. 1 Then Job replied: 2 “Even today my complaint is bitter; his hand is heavy in spite of my groaning. 3 If only I knew where to find him; if only I could go to his dwelling! 4 I would state my case before him. and fill my mouth with arguments. 5 I would find out what he would answer me, and consider what he would say to me.

Job Longs for God. 1 Then Job answered: 2 “Even today my complaint is bitter. His hand is heavy despite my groaning. 3 If only I knew where to find Him, so that I could go to His seat. 4 I would plead my case before Him . and fill my mouth with arguments. 5 I would learn how He would answer, and consider what He would say.

Whilst God is righteous and true, mortal man is not in a position to negotiate with Him. v8-9: When Job has called, God has been silent. God's ways are beyond our understanding. Yet, through faith, we believe that even His silence is for our blessing. v10: Job's confidence was that, ultimately, there would be blessing in his life.

when he turns to the south, I catch no glimpse of him. when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. I have kept to his way without turning aside. I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread. 13 “But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? He does whatever he pleases. and many such plans he still has in store.