Job 23:10

What does Job 23:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 23:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For he has knowledge of the way I take; after I have been tested I will come out like gold.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But he knoweth the way that I take; he trieth me, I shall come forth as gold.

Context

v.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.

v.10This passage

v.11My foot hath held fast to his steps; His way have I kept, and turned not aside.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 139:1

    O Jehovah, thou hast searched me, and knownme.

  • Hebrews 11:17

    By faith Abraham, being tried, offered up Isaac: yea, he that had gladly received the promises was offering up his only begotten son;

  • 1 Peter 1:7

    that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold that perisheth though it is proved by fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ:

  • Genesis 18:19

    For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

  • James 1:12

    Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.

  • 2 Kings 20:3

    Remember now, O Jehovah, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.

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