Job 23:9
What does Job 23:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 23:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000On the left hand, when he doth work, but I cannot behold him; He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901On the left hand, when he doth work, but I cannot behold him; He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I am looking for him on the left hand, but there is no sign of him; and turning to the right, I am not able to see him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862<FI> To<Fi> the left in His working--and I see not, He is covered <FI>on<Fi> the right, and I behold not.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752If 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.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890On the left hand, where he doth work, but I behold [him] not; he hideth himself on the right hand, and I see [him] not.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 89:46
How long, O Jehovah? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? How longshall thy wrath burn like fire?
- Isaiah 8:17
And I will wait for Jehovah, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
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