Maggie's Farm

Job 23:1-9, 16-17

23:1 Then Job answered:

23:2 "Today also my complaint is bitter; his hand is heavy despite my groaning.

:3 Oh, that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his dwelling!

23:4 I would lay my case before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.

:5 I would learn what he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.

:6 Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No; but he would give heed to me. 

23:7 There an upright person could reason with him, and I should be acquitted forever by my judge.

23:8 "If I go forward, he is not there; or backward, I cannot perceive him;

23:9 on the left he hides, and I cannot behold him; I turn to the right, but I cannot see him.

23:16 God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me;

:17 If only I could vanish in darkness, and thick darkness would cover my face!