12I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.


In Context

9 On the left hand, when he doth work, but I cannot behold him; He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him.

10 But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

11 My foot hath held fast to his steps; His way have I kept, and turned not aside.

12 I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

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

14 For he performeth that which is appointed for me: And many such things are with him.

Job 23:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

23:12I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

23:12I have not departed from the commandments of his lips, and the words of his mouth I have hid in my bosom.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

23:12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have laid up the words of his mouth more than the purpose of my own heart.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

23:12I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

23:12I haven't gone back from the commandment of his lips. I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

23:12The command of His lips, and I depart not. Above my allotted portion I have laid up The sayings of His mouth.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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