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"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."
— Job 23:9, NET Bible
“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:”
“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. ”
“He works to the north, but I can't see him. He turns south, but I can't catch a glimpse 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 with great power? No, he would only pay attention to me.
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.