Job 9:35

Then I could speak without this fear of Him,

   For He is far from just to me.

Today has been a series of confirmations of somethings I need to do. Its great to get on the good side of knowing something rather than just thinking you know it.

All the variations in stitch one are minor.

Stitch two is another matter. The option I went with was so bold as to say Job does not think God is being just to him. The other main option (used by six of my sources) was Job simply stating that he was not without fear of God. One odd ball option has Job saying, “I know I am not what I am thought to be.” This actually makes a ton of sense as if Job is ending this passage saying: “I know you think I am guilty of sin, but I am not suffering because of that and I know it.” I actually like this option. A lot.

None cares if Job is too afraid to speak to God. And the others claim him to be going overboard in challenging God. So, I think the six sources are off and one of the other two is right. The other two show the defiance that I think would be his ending highpoint. I went with my favorite source as I believe he dives into the language a little better than the one source who hardly ever nails it who put forth the other option.

My kid took a test she was dreading and made a 105. She finished it in half the allotted time. I remember the danger of those moments when you are sure it can’t be that easy and you keep checking it to see what you missed. This verse reminds me of that. I was sure that I had it right only not. Now looking again, I am sure I got it right the first time. Or at least I think so. I like getting confirmation I am on God’s path for me.

(Written 10/6, Posted 11/2, Job 207)