Verse 1
Then Job{H347} answered{H6030} and said,{H559}
Verse 2
Even to-day{H3117} is my complaint{H7879} rebellious:{H4805} My stroke{H3027} is heavier{H3513} than my groaning.{H585}
Verse 3
Oh that{H5414} I knew{H3045} where I might find{H4672} him! That I might come{H935} even to his seat!{H8499}
Verse 4
I would set my cause{H4941} in order{H6186} before{H6440} him, And fill{H4390} my mouth{H6310} with arguments.{H8433}
Verse 5
I would know{H3045} the words{H4405} which he would answer{H6030} me, And understand{H995} what he would say{H559} unto me.
Verse 6
Would he contend{H7378} with{H5978} me in the greatness{H7230} of his power?{H3581} Nay; but he would give{H7760} heed unto me.
Verse 7
There the upright{H3477} might reason{H3198} with him; So should I be delivered{H6403} for ever{H5331} from my judge.{H8199}
Verse 8
Behold, I go{H1980} forward,{H6924} but he is not [there]; And backward,{H268} but I cannot perceive{H995} him;
Verse 9
On the left hand,{H8040} when he doth work,{H6213} but I cannot behold{H2372} him; He hideth{H5848} himself on the right hand,{H3225} that I cannot see{H7200} him.
Verse 10
But he knoweth{H3045} the way{H1870} that I take;{H5978} When he hath tried{H974} me, I shall come forth{H3318} as gold.{H2091}
Verse 11
My foot{H7272} hath held{H270} fast to his steps;{H838} His way{H1870} have I kept,{H8104} and turned not aside.{H5186}
Verse 12
I have not gone back{H4185} from the commandment{H4687} of his lips;{H8193} I have treasured{H6845} up the words{H561} of his mouth{H6310} more than my necessary{H2706} food.
Verse 13
But he is in one{H259} [mind], and who can turn{H7725} him? And what his soul{H5315} desireth,{H183} even that he doeth.{H6213}
Verse 14
For he performeth{H7999} that which is appointed{H2706} for me: And many{H7227} such{H2007} things are with him.
Verse 15
Therefore am I terrified{H926} at his presence;{H6440} When I consider,{H995} I am afraid{H6342} of him.
Verse 16
For God{H410} hath made my heart{H3820} faint,{H7401} And the Almighty{H7706} hath terrified{H926} me;
Verse 17
Because I was not cut off{H6789} before{H6440} the darkness,{H2822} Neither did he cover{H3680} the thick darkness{H652} from my face.{H6440}