John Trapp on Job 23:10

Verſe 10. But he knoweth the way that I take.] Heb. That is with [illegible: 1 letter]e. He perfectly underſtandeth that there is no way of wickedneſs in me, Pſal. 139.24 no ſin that I do favour, allow, and wallow in: but that the way that is called [illegible: 1 letter]loby, is my delight and endeavour: that I am upright for the main, that my heart is not turned back neither have my ſteps declined from his way, Pſal 44.18. I cannot ſee him, but he ſeeth me, and mine uprightneſs.

When he hath tryed me.] ſc. With favour, and not with rigour, (for then who ſhould abide it? Pſal. 143.2.) God promiſeth to refine his People, but not as ſilver, Eſa. 48.10. that is, not exactly, leſt they ſhould be conſumed in that fiery tryal. This David knew, and therefore prayed, Examine me, O Lord, and prove me. try my reins and my heart, Pſal. 26.2. and 139.23.

I ſhall come forth as Gold.] Which is purged in the fire, ſhines in the water: as on the other ſide, clay is ſcorched in the fire, diſſolved in the water.