American Standard Version
"Behold, I go forward, but he is notthere; And backward, but I cannot perceive him; "
— Job 23:8, American Standard Version
“Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:”
“"If I go east, he is not there; if west, I can't find him;”
“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.”
“But if I go to the east, he appeareth not; if to the west, I shall not understand him.”
“See, I go forward, but he is not there; and back, but I do not see him;”
“Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:”
I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would say unto me.
Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.
There the upright might reason with him; So should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
Behold, I go forward, but he is notthere; And backward, but I cannot perceive him;
On the left hand, when he doth work, but I cannot behold him; He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.
But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
My foot hath held fast to his steps; His way have I kept, and turned not aside.