“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
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9On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:
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7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
8Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:
— Job 23:9 —
10But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
11My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.