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Job 23:11 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned away. "
Job 23:11
Verse in Context
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9 He works to the north, but I can’t see him. He turns south, but I can’t catch a glimpse of him.
10 But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold.
11 My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned away.
12 I haven’t gone back from the commandment of his lips. I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
13 But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.
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Job 23:1
"Then Job answered,"
Job 23:2
"“Even today my complaint is rebellious. His hand is heavy in spite of my groaning."
Job 23:3
"Oh that I knew where I might find him! That I might come even to his seat!"
Job 23:4
"I would set my cause in order before him, and fill my mouth with arguments."
Job 23:5
"I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would tell me."
Job 23:6
"Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me."
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