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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:
Job 23:9 · King James Version

In other versions

  • 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.

    ASV

  • 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.

    BBE

  • 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.

    DBY

  • He works to the north, but I can't see him; He turns south, but I can't catch a glimpse of him.

    WEB

  • `To' the left in His working -- and I see not, He is covered `on' the right, and I behold not.

    YLT

  • On the left hand, where he does work, but I cannot behold him: he hides himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:

    ENG

  • 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:

    WBT

  • When He is at work in the north, I cannot behold Him; when He turns to the south, I cannot see Him.

    BSB

In context

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.

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