Job 23:2

Tree of Life Version

“Even today my complaint is rebellious; His hand is heavy despite my groaning.

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“I loathe my own life; I will give full vent to my complaint; I will speak out of the bitterness of my soul.

For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me. My strength was drained as in the droughts of summer. Selah

and show you the secrets of wisdom— for sound wisdom has two sides. Know that God has forgotten some of your iniquity.

“So I will not keep silent; I will speak in the distress of my spirit, I will complain in bitterness of soul.

Then Job answered:

If only I knew where to find Him; if only I could go to His dwelling.

For he adds rebellion to his sin; in our midst he claps his hands and multiplies his words against God.”

“Son of man, behold, I am about to take away the desire of your eyes with a single blow. But do not lament, do not weep or allow any tears to flow.

Let him sit alone and be silent, since He has laid it upon him.