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Job 23 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

Job's reply to Eliphaz

1. Job said:

2. Today I complain bitterly,because God has been crueland made me suffer.

3. If I knew where to find God,I would go there

4. and argue my case.

5. Then I would discoverwhat he wanted to say.

6. Would he overwhelm mewith his greatness?No! He would listen

7. because I am innocent,and he would say,“I now set you free!”

8. I cannot find God anywhere—in front of or behind me,

9. to my left or my right.God is always at work,though I never see him.

10. But he knows what I am doing,and when he tests me,I will be pure as gold.

11-12. I have never refused to followany of his commands,and I have always treasuredhis teachings.

13. But he alone is God,and who can oppose him?God does as he pleases,

14. and he will do exactlywhat he intends with me.

15-16. Merely the thoughtof God All-Powerfulmakes me tremble with fear.

17. God has covered mewith darkness,but I refuse to be silent.