Job 23:1-8 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. Job said:

2. Today I complain bitterly,because God has been crueland made me suffer.

3. If I knew where to find God,I would go there

4. and argue my case.

5. Then I would discoverwhat he wanted to say.

6. Would he overwhelm mewith his greatness?No! He would listen

7. because I am innocent,and he would say,“I now set you free!”

8. I cannot find God anywhere—in front of or behind me,

11-12. I have never refused to followany of his commands,and I have always treasuredhis teachings.

15-16. Merely the thoughtof God All-Powerfulmakes me tremble with fear.

Job 23