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The Book of Job, Chapter 23, Verse 12

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My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.
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].
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.
New English Translation
I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my allotted portion.
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.
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.
15
Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.
16
For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:
17
Because I was not cut off before the darkness, [neither] hath he covered the darkness from my face.
1
Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his days?
2
[Some] remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed [thereof].
3
They drive away the ass of the fatherless, they take the widow's ox for a pledge.
4
They turn the needy out of the way: the poor of the earth hide themselves together.
5
Behold, [as] wild asses in the desert, go they forth to their work; rising betimes for a prey: the wilderness [yieldeth] food for them [and] for [their] children.