Job 23:12

I have not withdrawn from the commands of his lips, and the words of his mouth I have hidden in my sinews.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

11My feet have been following his footsteps; I have kept to his way and have not strayed from it.

13For he is alone, and no one is able to disturb his intention; and whatever his spirit wills, that he accomplishes.

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Cross References

Job 6:10And may this be my consolation, that in afflicting me with sorrow, although he might not be lenient with me, I still do not contradict the words of the Holy One.

Job 33:9“I am clean and without sin; I am immaculate, and there is no iniquity in me.

Luke 12:42So the Lord said: “Who do you think is the faithful and prudent steward, whom his Lord has appointed over his family, in order to give them their measure of wheat in due time?

John 4:32But he said to them, “I have food to eat which you do not know.”

Matthew Henry on Job 23:9-13

Mystery of Providence. ( b. c. 1520.) 8 Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: 9 On the left hand, where 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 his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. 12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more… Read the whole commentary →

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