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.


In Context

9 He works to the north, but I can't see him. He turns south, but I can't catch a glimpse of him.

10 But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I shall come forth like gold.

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

12 I haven't 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 stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.

14 For he performs that which is appointed for me. 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 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 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.