Job 23:12

I have not neglected his commands, for I value what he has told me to do more than the food I eat every day.

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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

11I have kept in step with him; I have followed his way without turning aside.

13But God is unchangeable—who can turn him from his purposes? He does whatever he wants to do.

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Cross References

Job 6:10But it still comforts me to know, making me happy through the never-ending pain, that I have never rejected the words of God.

Job 33:9You say, ‘I'm clean, I've done nothing wrong; I'm pure, I have not sinned.

Psalms 119:11I keep what you say in mind so I won't sin against you.

Psalms 119:127This is why I love your commandments more than gold, more than the finest gold.

Luke 12:42The Lord replied, “Who then is the trustworthy and wise manager, the one person in the household that the master puts in charge to share out their food at the right time?

John 4:32But Jesus replied, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.”

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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