Job
King James Version (KJV)
Job 23:9
“On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:”
King James Version (KJV)
Job 23:9 Context
6Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me. 7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge. 8Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: 9On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: 10But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. 11My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. 12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
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Other Translations
On the left hand where hee doeth worke, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himselfe on the right hand, that I cannot see him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
When He acts on the left, I cannot behold {Him;} He turns on the right, I cannot see Him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
On the left hand, when he doth work, but I cannot behold him; He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I am looking for him on the left hand, but there is no sign of him; and turning to the right, I am not able to see him.
- Basic English Bible
On the left hand, where he doth work, but I behold [him] not; he hideth himself on the right hand, and I see [him] not.
- Darby Bible
On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:
- Webster's Bible
He works to the north, but I can't see him. He turns south, but I can't catch a glimpse of him.
- World English Bible
[To] the left in His working -- and I see not, He is covered [on] the right, and I behold not.
- Youngs Literal Bible
On the left hand, when He doth work, but I cannot behold Him, He turneth Himself to the right hand, but I cannot see Him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
When He acts on the left, I cannot behold {Him;} He turns on the right, I cannot see Him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
On the left hand, when he doth work, but I cannot behold him; He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I am looking for him on the left hand, but there is no sign of him; and turning to the right, I am not able to see him.
- Basic English Bible
On the left hand, where he doth work, but I behold [him] not; he hideth himself on the right hand, and I see [him] not.
- Darby Bible
On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:
- Webster's Bible
He works to the north, but I can't see him. He turns south, but I can't catch a glimpse of him.
- World English Bible
[To] the left in His working -- and I see not, He is covered [on] the right, and I behold not.
- Youngs Literal Bible
On the left hand, when He doth work, but I cannot behold Him, He turneth Himself to the right hand, but I cannot see Him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Job 23:9
23:7 There - At that throne of grace, where God lays aside his majesty, and judges according to his wonted clemency. Dispute - Humbly propounding the grounds of their confidence. So - Upon such a fair and equal hearing. Delivered - From the damnatory sentence of God. This and some such expressions of Job cannot be excused from irreverence towards God, for which God afterwards reproves him, and Job abhorreth himself.
23:8 Is not - As a judge to hear and determine my causes, otherwise he knew God was essentially present in all places.
23:10 Gold - Which comes out of the furnace pure from all dross.
23:11 Steps - The steps or paths which God hath appointed men to walk in.