If only I knew where to find Him; if only I could go to His dwelling.
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?
Still, I desire to speak to Shaddai and to argue my case with God.
My intercessor is my friend; as my eyes pour out tears to God;
he contends with God on behalf of man as one pleads for a friend.
“Even today my complaint is rebellious; His hand is heavy despite my groaning.
I would lay out my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments.
Yes, in the way of Your judgments, Adonai, we have waited for You. Your Name and Your remembrance is the desire of our soul.
Truly You are a God who hides Himself, O God of Israel, Savior!
Though our iniquities testify against us, Adonai, act for Your Name’s sake. For our backslidings are many. We have sinned against You.
So then it remains for some to enter into it; yet those who formerly had Good News proclaimed to them did not enter because of disobedience.