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.


In Context

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.

11 My foot hath held fast to his steps; His way have I kept, and turned not aside.

Job 23:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

23:9On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold [him:] he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see [him: ]

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

23:9When he is at work in the north, I do not see him; when he turns to the south, I catch no glimpse of him.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

23:9If to the left hand, what shall I do? I shall not take hold on him: if I turn myself to the right hand, I shall not see him.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

23:9On the left hand, where he doth work, but I behold him not; he hideth himself on the right hand, and I see him not.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

23:9On the left hand, when he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

23:9On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

23:9He works to the north, but I can't see him. He turns south, but I can't catch a glimpse of him.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

23:9To the left in His working — and I see not, He is covered on the right, and I behold not.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

23:9On the left hand, where he does work, but I cannot behold him: he hides himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: