Job 23:13-17

But God follows His own will and does what He pleases. Therefore Job is afraid.

In Job 23:13 a read with Duhm, But he has decreed.

Job 23:14 points out that Job's case does not stand alone.

Job 23:17 is obscure. Read For I am cut off by the darkness, and thick darkness covers my face (Duhm).