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The Book of Job, Chapter 23, Verse 14

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But he [is] in one [mind], and who can turn him? and [what] his soul desireth, even [that] he doeth.
King James Version
For he performeth [the thing that is] appointed for me: and many such [things are] with him.
American Standard Version
For he performeth that which is appointed for me: And many such things are with him.
New English Translation
For he fulfills his decree against me, and many such things are his plans.
World English Bible
For he performs that which is appointed for me. Many such things are with him.
15
Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.
16
For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:
17
Because I was not cut off before the darkness, [neither] hath he covered the darkness from my face.
1
Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his days?
2
[Some] remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed [thereof].
3
They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
4
They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together.
5
Behold, [as] wild asses in the desert, go they forth to their work; rising betimes for a prey: the wilderness [yieldeth] food for them [and] for [their] children.
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They reap [every one] his corn in the field: and they gather the vintage of the wicked.
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They cause the naked to lodge without clothing, that [they have] no covering in the cold.