1Then Job answered and said , 2Even to-day is my complaint rebellious : My stroke is heavier than my groaning. 3Oh that I knew where I might find him ! That I might come even to his seat ! 4I would set my cause in order before him , And fill my mouth with arguments . 5I would know the words which he would answer me , And understand what he would say unto me . 6Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power ? Nay ; but he would give heed unto me . 7There the upright might reason with him ; So should I be delivered for ever from my judge .
Job's Confidence in God's Justice
8Behold , I go forward , but he is not there ; And backward, but I cannot perceive him ; 9On the left hand , when he doth work , but I cannot behold him ; He hideth himself on the right hand , that I cannot see him . 10But he knoweth the way that I take ; When he hath tried me , I shall come forth as gold . 11My foot hath held fast to his steps ; His way have I kept , and turned not aside . 12I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips ; I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food .
The Sovereignty of God
13But he is in one mind , and who can turn him ? And what his soul desireth, even that he doeth . 14For he performeth that which is appointed for me : And many such things are with him . 15Therefore am I terrified at his presence ; When I consider, I am afraid of him . 16For God hath made my heart faint , And the Almighty hath terrified me ; 17Because I was not cut off before the darkness , Neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face .