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.


In Context

6 Would he oppose me with great power? No, he would not press charges against me.

7 There an upright man could present his case before him, and I would be delivered forever from my judge.

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

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

10 But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

11 My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning 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 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 American Standard 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 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: