Job 23:8

English Standard Version 2016

“Behold, I go forward, but he is not there, and backward, but I do not perceive him;

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Behold, he passes by me, and I see him not; he moves on, but I do not perceive him.

who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.

Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?

How much less when you say that you do not see him, that the case is before him, and you are waiting for him!

Truly, you are a God who hides himself, O God of Israel, the Savior.

on the left hand when he is working, I do not behold him; he turns to the right hand, but I do not see him.

When he is quiet, who can condemn? When he hides his face, who can behold him, whether it be a nation or a man?—

You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me.