Holy Scripture

Job 23:8

A church father on this verse
“The real meaning is this, "Suppose I willingly submit the judgment of my actions to the eyes of the Lord." What happens to me? God is invisible in his nature. Will I look for him in those material things that are before me? He cannot be seen. He is before me, but I do not perceive him. When he moves to the left, I can…”
Olympiodorus of Alexandria, 6th c. — COMMENTARY ON JOB 23:8-9

Source: Septuagint

Original

8For if I shall go first, and exist no longer, Still what do I know concerning the latter end?

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6Though he should come on me in his great strength, Then he would not threaten me;

7For truth and reproof are from him; And he would bring forth my judgment to an end.

— Job 23:8 —

9When he wrought on the left hand, then I observed it not: His right hand shall encompass me but I shall not see it.

10For he knows already my way; And he has tried me as gold.

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