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


In Context

6 In the abundance of power doth He strive with me? No! surely He putteth it in me.

7 There the upright doth reason with Him, And I escape for ever from my judge.

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

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

10 For He hath known the way with me, He hath tried me — as gold I go forth.

11 On His step hath my foot laid hold, His way I have kept, and turn 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 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 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: