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Job 23:7-1964 bbe — There an upright man might put his cause before him; and I would be free for ever from my judge. See, I go forward, but…

Bible in Basic English

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There an upright man might put his cause before him; and I would be free for ever from my judge.

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See, I go forward, but he is not there; and back, but I do not see him;

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I am looking for him on the left hand, but there is no sign of him; and turning to the right, I am not able to see him.

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For he has knowledge of the way I take; after I have been tested I will come out like gold.

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My feet have gone in his steps; I have kept in his way, without turning to one side or to the other.

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I have never gone against the orders of his lips; the words of his mouth have been stored up in my heart.

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But his purpose is fixed and there is no changing it; and he gives effect to the desire of his soul.

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For what has been ordered for me by him will be gone through to the end: and his mind is full of such designs.

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For this cause I am in fear before him, my thoughts of him overcome me.

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For God has made my heart feeble, and my mind is troubled before the Ruler of all.

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For I am overcome by the dark, and by the black night which is covering my face.

— Job 23:7-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“There an upright person could present his case before him, and I would be delivered forever from my judge. The Inaccessibility and Power of God“If I go to the east, he is not there, and to the west, yet I do not perceive him. In the north when he is at work, I do not see him; when he turns to the south, I see no trace of him. But he knows the pathway that I take; if he tested me, I would come forth like gold. My feet have followed his steps closely; I have kept to his way and have not turned aside. I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my allotted portion. But he is unchangeable, and who can change him? Whatever he has desired, he does. For he fulfills his decree against me, and many such things are his plans. That is why I am terrified in his presence; when I consider, I am afraid because of him. Indeed, God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me. Yet I have not been silent because of the darkness, because of the thick darkness that covered my face.”
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Job 23 — Context

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I would put my cause in order before him, and my mouth would be full of arguments.

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I would see what his answers would be, and have knowledge of what he would say to me.

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Would he make use of his great power to overcome me? No, but he would give attention to me.

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There an upright man might put his cause before him; and I would be free for ever from my judge.

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See, I go forward, but he is not there; and back, but I do not see him;

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I am looking for him on the left hand, but there is no sign of him; and turning to the right, I am not able to see him.

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For he has knowledge of the way I take; after I have been tested I will come out like gold.

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My feet have gone in his steps; I have kept in his way, without turning to one side or to the other.

12

I have never gone against the orders of his lips; the words of his mouth have been stored up in my heart.

13

But his purpose is fixed and there is no changing it; and he gives effect to the desire of his soul.

14

For what has been ordered for me by him will be gone through to the end: and his mind is full of such designs.

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For this cause I am in fear before him, my thoughts of him overcome me.

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For God has made my heart feeble, and my mind is troubled before the Ruler of all.

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For I am overcome by the dark, and by the black night which is covering my face.

Job 23:7-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 23:7-1964 say?

Job 23:7-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “There an upright man might put his cause before him; and I would be free for ever from my judge. See, I go forward, but he is not there; and back, but I do not see him; I am looking for him on the left hand, but there is no sign of him; and turning to the right, I am not able to see him. For he has knowledge of the way I take; after I have been tested I will come out like gold. My feet have gone in his steps; I have kept in his way, without turning to one side or to the other. I have never gone against the orders of his lips; the words of his mouth have been stored up in my heart. But his purpose is fixed and there is no changing it; and he gives effect to the desire of his soul. For what has been ordered for me by him will be gone through to the end: and his mind is full of such designs. For this cause I am in fear before him, my thoughts of him overcome me. For God has made my heart feeble, and my mind is troubled before the Ruler of all. For I am overcome by the dark, and by the black night which is covering my face.”

Where is Job 23:7-1964 in the Bible?

Job 23:7-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 23, verses 7–1964.

Who wrote Job?

Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.

What is the book of Job about?

Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.

What are the major themes of Job?

Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 23:7-1964.

What translation should I read Job 23:7-1964 in?

Job 23:7-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Job 23:7-1964?

Job 23:7-1964 reads (BBE): “There an upright man might put his cause before him; and I would be free for ever from my judge. See, I go forward, but he is not there; and back, but I do not see him; I am looking for him on the left hand, but there is no sign of him; and turning to the right, I am not able to see him. For he has knowledge of the way I take; after I have been tested I will come out like gold. My feet have gone in his steps; I have kept in his way, without turning to one side or to the other. I have never gone against the orders of his lips; the words of his mouth have been stored up in my heart. But his purpose is fixed and there is no changing it; and he gives effect to the desire of his soul. For what has been ordered for me by him will be gone through to the end: and his mind is full of such designs. For this cause I am in fear before him, my thoughts of him overcome me. For God has made my heart feeble, and my mind is troubled before the Ruler of all. For I am overcome by the dark, and by the black night which is covering my face.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.