Job 23:8

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But if I go to the east, he is not there; if I go to the west, I cannot perceive him.

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  • Job 9:11 : 11 Behold, He passes by me, and I do not see Him; He moves on, and I do not perceive Him.
  • Ps 10:1 : 1 Why, Lord, do You stand far off? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble?
  • Job 35:14 : 14 Even though you say you do not see Him, your case is before Him, and you must wait for Him.
  • 1 Tim 6:16 : 16 He alone has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has seen Him or can see Him. To Him be honor and eternal power. Amen.
  • Ps 13:1-3 : 1 For the director of music, a psalm of David. 2 How long, Lord, will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 3 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and have sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy triumph over me?
  • Isa 45:15 : 15 Truly, you are a God who hides Himself, O God of Israel, the Savior.

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