God knows men's ways

Job 23:8: Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:

Job 23:9: 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:

Job 23:10: But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

Job 23:11: My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.

Job 23:12: Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

Job 23:13: But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.

Job 23:14: For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.

Job 23:15: Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.

Job 23:16: For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:

Job 23:17: Because I was not cut off before the darkness, neither hath he covered the darkness from my face.