Verse Comparison: Job 23:12
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.
Amplified® Bible
I have not gone back from the commandment of His lips; I have esteemed {and} treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.
Contemporary English Version
and I have always treasured his teachings.
Darby English Version
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.
Good News Bible
I always do what God commands; I follow his will, not my own desires.
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.
New American Standard Bible
"I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.
New International Version
I have not departed from the commands of his lips;
I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.
New King James Version
I have not departed from the commandment of His lips;
I have treasured the words of His mouth
More than my necessary food.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.
Revised Standard Version
I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured in my bosom the words of his mouth.
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.