Job 23:12
Neyther haue I departed from the commandement of his lippes, and I haue esteemed the words of his mouth more then mine appointed foode.
Geneva Bible 1599
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In Context
11My foote hath followed his steps: his way haue I kept, and haue not declined.
13Yet he is in one minde, and who can turne him? yea, he doeth what his minde desireth.
Cross References
Job 6:10Then should I yet haue comfort, (though I burne with sorowe, let him not spare) because I haue not denyed the wordes of the Holy one.
Job 33:9I am cleane, without sinne: I am innocent, and there is none iniquitie in me.
Psalms 119:11I haue hid thy promise in mine heart, that I might not sinne against thee.
Psalms 119:127Therefore loue I thy commandements aboue golde, yea, aboue most fine golde.
Luke 12:42And the Lord saide, Who is a faithfull steward and wise, whom the master shall make ruler ouer his householde, to giue them their portion of meate in season?
John 4:32But he said vnto them, I haue meate to eate that ye know not of.
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 →