Job 23:12 Hebrew Word Analysis

0from the commandmentמִצְוַ֣תh4687
1of his lipsשְׂ֭פָתָיוh8193
2וְלֹ֣אh3808
3Neither have I gone backאָמִ֑ישׁh4185
4more than my necessaryמֵ֝חֻקִּ֗יh2706
5I have esteemedצָפַ֥נְתִּיh6845
6the wordsאִמְרֵיh561
7of his mouthפִֽיו׃h6310

Other Translations

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I have never gone against the orders of his lips; the words of his mouth have been stored up in my heart.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The command of His lips, and I depart not. Above my allotted portion I have laid up The sayings of His mouth.