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1 Then Job answered,
2 Even today my complaint is grievous. His hand is heavy in spite of my groaning.
3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! I would come even unto his dwelling-place;
4 I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
5 "I would learn what he would answer and perceive what he would say to me.
6 Would he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
7 There an upright man might put his cause before him; and I would be free for ever from my judge.
8 "Look! If I go east, he isn't there! If I go to the west, I don't perceive him.
9 He works to the north, but I can't see him. He turns south, but I can't catch a glimpse of him.
10 But he knows the way that I take: when he has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.
11 My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned aside.
12 "I have not departed from the command of his lips. I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
13 "But he is One who can change him? He does whatever he wants to do.
14 Surely he will accomplish what is decreed for me, and, many such things, hath he in store.
15 That's why I'm terrified at his presence! When I think about it, I'm afraid of him.
16 For God has made my heart faint. The Almighty has terrified me.
17 "But I am not silenced by the darkness, Nor deep gloom that covers me.