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 or back of me,
9 to my left or my right.God is always at work,though I never see him.
10 But he knows what I am doing,and when he tests me,I will be pure as gold.*
11 I have never refused to followany of his commands,
12 and I have always treasuredhis teachings.
13 But he alone is God,and who can oppose him?God does as he pleases,
14 and he will do exactlywhat he intends with me.*
15 Merely the thoughtof God All-Powerful
16 makes me tremble with fear.
17 God has covered mewith darkness,but I refuse to be silent.