9. On the left hand, where he doth work, but I behold him not; he hideth himself on the right hand, and I see him not.
10. But he knoweth the way that I take; he trieth me, I shall come forth as gold.
11. My foot hath held to his steps; his way have I kept, and not turned aside.
12. Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have laid up the words of his mouth more than the purpose of my own heart.
13. But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? And what his soul desireth, that will he do.
14. For he will perform what is appointed for me; and many such things are with him.
15. Therefore am I troubled at his presence; I consider, and I am afraid of him.
16. For ·God hath made my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me;
17. Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither hath he hidden the gloom from me.