Job 23:13-16

Job Replies: Where Is God?

¹³ But he is unchangeable, ₁ and _g who can turn him back?
What he _h desires, that he does.
¹⁴ For he will complete what he _i appoints for me,
and many such things are _j in his mind.
¹⁵ Therefore I am terrified at his presence;
when I consider, I am in dread of him.
¹⁶ God has made my _k heart faint;
the Almighty has terrified me;

1. Cross References
   Job 9:12
   Behold, he snatches away; who can turn him back? Who will say to him, 'What are you doing?
   Job 12:14
   If he tears down, none can rebuild; if he shuts a man in, none can open.
   
2. Cross References
   Psalms 115:3
   Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Thessalonians 3:3
   That no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.
   
4. Cross References
   Job 10:13
   Yet these things you hid in your heart; I know that this was your purpose.
   Job 27:11
   I will teach you concerning the hand of God; what is with the Almighty I will not conceal.
   
5. Cross References
   Deuteronomy 20:3
   And shall say to them, 'Hear, O Israel, today you are drawing near for battle against your enemies: let not your heart faint. Do not fear or panic or be in dread of them.
   Psalms 22:14
   I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast.