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I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I have not departed from his commands, but have treasured his words more than daily food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary <i>food</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth More than my necessary <i>food.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I have not failed the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my portion <i>of food</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have kept the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have not departed from the commands from his lips; I have treasured the words from his mouth more than my daily food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have not departed from the commands of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily food. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and I have always treasured his teachings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I have not left his commands behind. I have treasured his words in my heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I always do what God commands; I follow his will, not my own desires. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I haven't wandered away from the commands that he has spoken; I've treasured what he has said more than my own meals."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my allotted portion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The command of His lips, and I do not depart. I have laid up above my allotted portion "" The sayings of His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The command of His lips, and I depart not. Above my allotted portion I have laid up The sayings of His mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From the command of his lips and I will not waver; from his law I hid the words of his mouth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I have not departed from the commandments of his lips, and the words of his mouth I have hid in my bosom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />I have not withdrawn from the commands of his lips, and the words of his mouth I have hidden in my sinews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />From the commands of his lips I have not departed; the words of his mouth I have treasured in my heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured in my bosom the words of his mouth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I have not despised the commandments of his lips; neither have I departed from his will, and have kept the words of his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I have not despised the commands of his lips, and I have not departed from his pleasure. I have kept the words of his mouth<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />neither shall I transgress; but I have hid his words in my bosom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/23-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=3606" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/23.htm">Job Longs for God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4185.htm" title="4185: ’ā·mîš (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs) -- To depart, remove. A primitive root; to withdraw.">departed</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: miṣ·waṯ (N-fsc) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">from the command</a> <a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: p̄ā·ṯāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">of His lips;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6845.htm" title="6845: ṣā·p̄an·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to hide; by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically to protect, to lurk.">I have treasured</a> <a href="/hebrew/561.htm" title="561: ’im·rê- (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From 'amar; something said.">the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: p̄îw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">of His mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2706.htm" title="2706: mê·ḥuq·qî (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Something prescribed or owed, a statute. From chaqaq; an enactment; hence, an appointment.">more than my daily bread.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>But He is unchangeable, and who can oppose Him? He does what He desires.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-11.htm">Psalm 119:11</a></span><br />I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Psalm 119:103</a></span><br />How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10</a></span><br />They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/15-16.htm">Jeremiah 15:16</a></span><br />Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1-5</a></span><br />My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, / if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3</a></span><br />He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-4.htm">Matthew 4:4</a></span><br />But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a></span><br />The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a></span><br />Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-72.htm">Psalm 119:72</a></span><br />The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-127.htm">Psalm 119:127</a></span><br />Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-18</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-2.htm">Isaiah 55:2-3</a></span><br />Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. / Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-39.htm">Luke 10:39-42</a></span><br />She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” / “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.</p><p class="hdg">Neither</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/6-66.htm">John 6:66-69</a></b></br> From that <i>time</i> many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/8-31.htm">John 8:31</a></b></br> Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, <i>then</i> are ye my disciples indeed;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Acts 14:22</a></b></br> Confirming the souls of the disciples, <i>and</i> exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.</p><p class="hdg">I have esteemed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/22-22.htm">Job 22:22</a></b></br> Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/19-9.htm">Psalm 19:9,10</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD <i>are</i> true <i>and</i> righteous altogether… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-11.htm">Psalm 119:11,103,127</a></b></br> Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee… </p><p class="hdg">necessary food.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42,46</a></b></br> And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom <i>his</i> lord shall make ruler over his household, to give <i>them their</i> portion of meat in due season? 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In the context of the Book of Job, Job is responding to his friends who have accused him of wrongdoing. Job maintains his integrity, emphasizing his adherence to God's commands. This mirrors the biblical theme of obedience found in <a href="/deuteronomy/5-32.htm">Deuteronomy 5:32</a>, where the Israelites are instructed not to turn aside from God's commands. The phrase also highlights the importance of God's spoken word, which is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, as seen in <a href="/psalms/119-11.htm">Psalm 119:11</a>, where the psalmist treasures God's word in his heart to avoid sin.<p><b>I have treasured the words of His mouth</b><br>Job's use of the word "treasured" indicates a deep reverence and value for God's words, akin to the way one might cherish a precious possession. This reflects the cultural and historical context of the ancient Near East, where oral tradition and spoken words were highly esteemed. The phrase can be connected to <a href="/proverbs/2.htm">Proverbs 2:1-5</a>, which speaks of seeking wisdom and understanding as one would search for hidden treasures. It also foreshadows the New Testament emphasis on the Word, as seen in <a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1</a>, where Jesus is described as the Word made flesh, underscoring the divine nature and authority of God's words.<p><b>more than my daily bread.</b><br>This comparison underscores the spiritual sustenance that God's words provide, surpassing even the physical necessity of food. In the historical context, bread was a staple of the ancient diet, essential for survival, making Job's statement all the more powerful. This echoes the sentiment found in <a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3</a>, where it is stated that man does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. This idea is further reinforced by Jesus in <a href="/matthew/4-4.htm">Matthew 4:4</a> during His temptation in the wilderness, where He quotes this verse, highlighting the supremacy of spiritual nourishment over physical needs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Almighty Creator, whose sovereignty and wisdom are central themes in the Book of Job. Job's relationship with God is tested throughout the account.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer counsel but often misinterpret his suffering as a result of sin.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_uz.htm">The Land of Uz</a></b><br>The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a></b><br>The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that his faithfulness is due to his prosperity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_god's_word.htm">Value of God's Word</a></b><br>Job's statement highlights the supreme value he places on God's words, suggesting that spiritual nourishment is more essential than physical sustenance. Believers are encouraged to prioritize Scripture in their daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_trials.htm">Faithfulness in Trials</a></b><br>Despite his suffering, Job remains committed to God's commands. This teaches the importance of steadfastness and faithfulness, even when circumstances are challenging.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_hunger.htm">Spiritual Hunger</a></b><br>Just as physical hunger drives us to seek food, spiritual hunger should drive us to seek God's word. Cultivating a desire for Scripture can lead to deeper spiritual growth and understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>Job's adherence to God's commands, despite his trials, underscores the importance of obedience. Believers are called to follow God's instructions, trusting in His wisdom and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/treasuring_god's_word.htm">Treasuring God's Word</a></b><br>Job's treasuring of God's words serves as a model for believers to cherish and meditate on Scripture, allowing it to guide and transform their lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_truth_according_to_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible teach about money?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_live_by_bible_teachings.htm">How can I integrate Bible teachings into my life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_23_10-12_align_with_modern_ethics.htm">In Job 23:10-12, does the idea of a divinely sanctioned test align with modern ethical standards, or does it raise moral questions about God’s justice? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_christians_feel_distant_from_god.htm">Why do many Christians feel distant from God even when they pray and follow His commands?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) <span class= "bld">I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.</span>--Comp. <a href="/context/john/4-32.htm" title="But he said to them, I have meat to eat that you know not of.">John 4:32-34</a>. Or, <span class= "ital">I have treasured up the words, &c., according to the statute prescribed to me, </span>or <span class= "ital">from my own law: i.e.</span>, "I made it a principle with myself to treasure up the words of His mouth." The LXX. and the Vulg. have a differing reading, and render <span class= "ital">in my bosom.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips.</span> Professor Lee rightly observes that this declaration "takes it for granted that, at least, some precepts of God had been revealed before this time" ('Book of Job,' p. 370). Them were "commandments" which Job recognized as having proceeded from God, and "words" which he looked upon as being the utterances of his mouth. This is strong evidence of a primeval revelation which, if not reduced to writing, had, at any rate, been handed down by tradition to Job's day. <a href="/genesis/3-14.htm">Genesis 3:14-19</a> and Genesis 9:1-7 may afford the true explanation of this difficulty. <span class="cmt_word">I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food</span>. This is scarcely strong enough. Job says, "<span class="accented">I have treasured up</span> <span class="accented">taken to myself</span>, <span class="accented">and preserved</span> the words of his mouth," either "more than my necessary food" or "more than my own law." If the former rendering be preferred, there is no need of explanation; if the latter, we must regard "my own law" as meaning "the law of my own mind, my own will, the will of the natural man" (Cook). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/23-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I have not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">departed</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמִ֑ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mîš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4185.htm">Strong's 4185: </a> </span><span class="str2">To depart, remove</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the command</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְוַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·waṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> </span><span class="str2">Commandment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of His lips;</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂ֭פָתָיו</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I have treasured</span><br /><span class="heb">צָפַ֥נְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·p̄an·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6845.htm">Strong's 6845: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hide, to hoard, reserve, to deny, to protect, to lurk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the words</span><br /><span class="heb">אִמְרֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(’im·rê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_561.htm">Strong's 561: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something said</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of His mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">פִֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(p̄îw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">more than my daily bread.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵ֝חֻקִּ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(mê·ḥuq·qî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2706.htm">Strong's 2706: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prescribed or owed, a statute</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/23-12.htm">Job 23:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/23-12.htm">Job 23:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/23-12.htm">Job 23:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/23-12.htm">Job 23:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/23-12.htm">Job 23:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/23-12.htm">Job 23:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/23-12.htm">Job 23:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/23-12.htm">Job 23:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/23-12.htm">Job 23:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/23-12.htm">Job 23:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/23-12.htm">OT Poetry: Job 23:12 I haven't gone back from the commandment (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/23-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 23:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 23:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/23-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 23:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 23:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>