Job 23:5-10 English Revised Version (ERV)

5. I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.

6. Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? Nay; but he would give heed unto me.

7. There the upright might reason with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.

8. Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:

9. 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.

10. But he knoweth the way that I take; when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

Job 23