Job 23:12

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

In context

10 But he knows the way that I take. When he has tried me, I will come out like gold.

11 My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned away.

12 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.

13 But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? What his soul desires, even that he does.

14 For he performs that which is appointed for me. Many such things are with him.

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.
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.
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 .