American Standard Version
"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. "
— Job 23:9, American Standard Version
“On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:”
“He works to the north, but I can't see him. He turns south, but I can't catch a glimpse of 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.”
“If to the left hand, what shall I do? I shall not take hold on him: if I turn myself to the right hand, I shall 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.”
“On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:”
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.
I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.