Job 23:12

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 23:12

BSB
I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.
AKJV
Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
CPDV
I have not withdrawn from the commands of his lips, and the words of his mouth I have hidden in my sinews.
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
From the command of his lips and I will not waver; from his law I hid the words of his mouth.

Commentary for Job 23:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 23:12
Summary
Divine instruction valued above sustenance
Event
Job reveres divine instruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Wisdom