Job 23:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. The commandment of his lips - The written law that proceeded from his own mouth.

I have esteemed the words of his mouth - Mr. Good has given a better version of the original: In my bosom have I stored up the words of his mouth. The Asiatics carry every thing precious or valuable in their bosom, their handkerchiefs, jewels, purses, etc. Job, therefore, intimates that the words of God's mouth were to him a most precious treasure.

Job 23:12

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