Lux Domini
On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:

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Interpretation

Job knew that the Lord was every where present; but his mind was in such confusion, that he could get no fixed view of God's merciful presence, so as to find comfort by spreading his case before him. His views were all gloomy.

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This thought runs through Job 23:8-12.