Job 23:12

King James Version (KJV)

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

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 than my necessary food.

13 But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.

14 For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.

KJV 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.
WEB World English 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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.
ASV American Standard Version: 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.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: The command of His lips, and I depart not. Above my allotted portion I have laid up The sayings of His mouth.
DBY Darby Translation: 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.
WBS Webster 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 .