Job 23:12

Neither haue I gone backe from the commaundement of his lippes, I haue esteemed the words of his mouth more then my necessary food.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

I have never gone against the orders of his lips; the words of his mouth have been stored up in my heart.
- Basic English Bible

Neither 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.
- Darby Bible

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

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.
- World English Bible

The command of His lips, and I depart not. Above my allotted portion I have laid up The sayings of His mouth.
- Youngs Literal Bible

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.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 23:12

23:10 Gold - Which comes out of the furnace pure from all dross.

23:11 Steps - The steps or paths which God hath appointed men to walk in.

23:14 Performeth - Those calamities which he hath allotted to me. And - There are many such examples of God's proceeding with men.