1. And Iyoḇ answered and said,
2. “Even today my complaint is bitter; my hand is heavy on account of my groaning.
3. If only I knew where to find Him, I would come to His dwelling-place!
4. I would present my case before Him, and fill my mouth with proofs.
5. I would know the words which He would answer me, and understand what He would say to me.
6. Would He contend with me in great power? No! But He would pay attention to me.
7. There the upright might reason with Him, and I would go safe forever from my Judge.
8. See, I go forward, but He is not; and backward, but I do not perceive Him;
9. to the left where He is working, but I do not see; He turns to the right, but I do not see.