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
In Context
11My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.
13But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.
Cross References
Job 6:10Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.
Job 33:9I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me.
Psalms 119:11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Psalms 119:127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
Luke 12:42And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
John 4:32But he said unto them, I have meat to eat 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 →