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 American Standard 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 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 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.