when He works on the left hand, I cannot behold Him; He turns to the right hand, I cannot see Him.
“These things You have hidden in Your heart. I know that this is with You.
But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.
“Behold, I go forward, but He is not there, and backward, but I cannot perceive Him;
When He gives quietness, who then can make trouble? And when He hides His face, who then can behold Him, whether it is done against a nation or against a man only?
Although you say you do not see Him, yet judgment is before Him, and you must trust in Him.
Yes, He would cross before me, and I would not see Him; He would pass on by, but I would not perceive Him.
How long, O Lord? Will You hide Yourself forever? How long will Your wrath burn like fire?
Truly You are a God who hides Yourself, O God of Israel, the Savior.
I will wait on the Lord, who hides His face from the house of Jacob, and I will eagerly look for Him.