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Verse 1

Then Job{H347} answered{H6030} and said,{H559}

Verse 2

Even to-day{H3117} is my complaint{H7879} rebellious:{H4805} My stroke{H3027} is heavier{H3513} than my groaning.{H585}

Verse 3

Oh that{H5414} I knew{H3045} where I might find{H4672} him! That I might come{H935} even to his seat!{H8499}

Verse 4

I would set my cause{H4941} in order{H6186} before{H6440} him, And fill{H4390} my mouth{H6310} with arguments.{H8433}

Verse 5

I would know{H3045} the words{H4405} which he would answer{H6030} me, And understand{H995} what he would say{H559} unto me.

Verse 6

Would he contend{H7378} with{H5978} me in the greatness{H7230} of his power?{H3581} Nay; but he would give{H7760} heed unto me.

Verse 7

There the upright{H3477} might reason{H3198} with him; So should I be delivered{H6403} for ever{H5331} from my judge.{H8199}

Verse 8

Behold, I go{H1980} forward,{H6924} but he is not [there]; And backward,{H268} but I cannot perceive{H995} him;

Verse 9

On the left hand,{H8040} when he doth work,{H6213} but I cannot behold{H2372} him; He hideth{H5848} himself on the right hand,{H3225} that I cannot see{H7200} him.

Verse 10

But he knoweth{H3045} the way{H1870} that I take;{H5978} When he hath tried{H974} me, I shall come forth{H3318} as gold.{H2091}

Verse 11

My foot{H7272} hath held{H270} fast to his steps;{H838} His way{H1870} have I kept,{H8104} and turned not aside.{H5186}

Verse 12

I have not gone back{H4185} from the commandment{H4687} of his lips;{H8193} I have treasured{H6845} up the words{H561} of his mouth{H6310} more than my necessary{H2706} food.

Verse 13

But he is in one{H259} [mind], and who can turn{H7725} him? And what his soul{H5315} desireth,{H183} even that he doeth.{H6213}

Verse 14

For he performeth{H7999} that which is appointed{H2706} for me: And many{H7227} such{H2007} things are with him.

Verse 15

Therefore am I terrified{H926} at his presence;{H6440} When I consider,{H995} I am afraid{H6342} of him.

Verse 16

For God{H410} hath made my heart{H3820} faint,{H7401} And the Almighty{H7706} hath terrified{H926} me;

Verse 17

Because I was not cut off{H6789} before{H6440} the darkness,{H2822} Neither did he cover{H3680} the thick darkness{H652} from my face.{H6440}

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