Job 23:9

American Standard Version

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.

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Job 23:9 in other translations

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

Job 23:9 · World English Bible

Job 23:9 in context

  1. 7There the upright might reason with him; So should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
  2. 8Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; And backward, but I cannot perceive him;
  3. 9On the left hand, when he doth work, but I cannot behold him; He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.
  4. 10But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
  5. 11My foot hath held fast to his steps; His way have I kept, and turned not aside.