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Job 23:1
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Then Iyov answered,
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Job 23:2
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"Even today is my complaint rebellious. His hand is heavy in spite of my groaning.
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Job 23:3
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Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat!
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Job 23:4
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I would set my cause in order before him, And fill my mouth with arguments.
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Job 23:5
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I would know the words which he would answer me, And understand what he would tell me.
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Job 23:6
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Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.
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Job 23:7
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There the upright might reason with him, So I should be delivered forever from my judge.
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Job 23:8
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"If I go east, he is not there; If west, I can't find him;
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Job 23:9
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He works to the north, but I can't see him; He turns south, but I can't catch a glimpse of him.
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Job 23:10
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But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold.
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Job 23:11
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My foot has held fast to his steps. His way have I kept, and not turned aside.
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Job 23:12
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I haven't gone back from the mitzvah of his lips. I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
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Job 23:13
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But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.
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Job 23:14
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For he performs that which is appointed for me. Many such things are with him.
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Job 23:15
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Therefore I am terrified at his presence. When I consider, I am afraid of him.
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Job 23:16
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For God has made my heart faint. The Almighty has terrified me.
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Job 23:17
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Because I was not cut off before the darkness, Neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face.
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