Job 23:17
Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither hath he covered the darkness from my face.
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 23 connects to 8 cross-references. Job yearns to find God's dwelling and present his case before the divine tribunal, confident he would be acquitted if he could only reach the heavenly court. But God is nowhere to be found — north, south, east, or west. …
Other Translations
Because I was not cut off before the darkness, Neither did he cover the thick darkness from my face.
For I have not been cut off before darkness, And before me He covered thick darkness.
For I am overcome by the dark, and by the black night which is covering my face.
Cross References
Behold therefore, I will gather thee unto thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered into thy grave in peace; and …
Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off!
He believeth not that he shall return out of darkness, and he is waited for of the sword.
The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him.
He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world.
He hath fenced up my way that I cannot pass, and he hath set darkness in my paths.
Or darkness, that thou canst not see; and abundance of waters cover thee.
The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the …