8But if I go to the east, he appeareth not; if to the west, I shall not understand him.


In Context

5 That I might know the words that he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.

6 I would not that he should contend with me with much strength, nor overwhelm me with the weight of his greatness.

7 Let him propose equity against me, and let my judgment come to victory.

8 But if I go to the east, he appeareth not; if to the west, I shall not understand him.

9 If 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.

10 But he knoweth my way, and has tried me as gold that passeth through the fire:

Job 23:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

23:8Behold, I go forward, but he [is] not [there;] and backward, but I cannot perceive him:

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

23:8"But if I go to the east, he is not there; if I go to the west, I do not find him.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

23:8Behold, I go forward, but he is not there ; And backward, but I cannot perceive him;

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

23:8Lo, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I do not perceive him;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

23:8Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

23:8Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

23:8|If I go east, he is not there; if west, I can't find him;

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

23:8Lo, forward I go — and He is not, And backward — and I perceive him not.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

23:8Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: