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Job 23:9
He works to the north, but I can’t see him. He turns south, but I can’t catch a glimpse of him.
Job 23:9 · World English Bible
Job 23:9 in other translations
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:
When He is at work in the north, I cannot behold Him; when He turns to the south, 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.
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In context
6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.
7 There the upright might reason with him, so I should be delivered forever from my judge.
8 “If I go east, he is not there. If I go west, I can’t find him.
9 He works to the north, but I can’t see him. He turns south, but I can’t catch a glimpse of him.
10 But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold.
11 My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned away.
12 I haven’t gone back from the commandment of his lips. I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
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