Job 23:13
Verse 13 of 17. The 23rd of 42 chapters in Job, in Poetry and Wisdom.
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:
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.
12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
13But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
14For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.
15Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.
16For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:
17Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither hath he covered the darkness from my face.
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Job 23:13 in the World English Bible
But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.Read Job 23:13 in the WEB
Matthew Henry on Job 23:13
He lays down good truths, and truths which were capable of a good improvement, v. 13, 14. 1. That God's counsels are immutable: He is in one mind, and who can turn him? He is one (so some read it) or in one; he has no counsellors by whose interest he might be prevailed with to alter his purpose: he is one with himself, and never alters his mind, never alters his measures.
Read Matthew Henry on Job 23:13–17: Job's Comfort in His Integrity. (b. c. 1520.)
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