If only I knew how to find him, so that I could go to his throne.
Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat!
Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, that I might come even to His seat!
Oh, that I could know how to find him— come to his dwelling place;
Who will grant me that I might know and find him, and that I may approach even to his throne?
Who will grant me that I might know and find him, and come even to his throne?
Yet I prefer to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.
My friends scoff at me as I weep before God.
I wish that someone might argue for a man with God just as anyone would for a friend.
Today also my complaint is bitter. , His hand is heavy despite my groaning.
I would plead my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments.
Yes, Lord, we wait for you in the path of your judgements. Our desire is for your name and renown.
Yes, you are a God who hides, God of Israel, Saviour.
Though our iniquities testify against us, Lord, act for your name’s sake. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against you.
Therefore, since it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news did not enter because of disobedience,