Job 23:12

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

Job 23:12 in Other Translations

KJV
12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
ESV
12 I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food.
NLT
12 I have not departed from his commands, but have treasured his words more than daily food.
MSG
12 I've obeyed every word he's spoken, and not just obeyed his advice - I've treasured it.
CSB
12 I have not departed from the commands of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily food.

Job 23:12 In-Context

10 But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.
11 My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside.
12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.
13 “But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? He does whatever he pleases.
14 He carries out his decree against me, and many such plans he still has in store.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Job 6:10
  • 2. S Job 15:11; Matthew 4:4; John 4:32,34
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