12 Neither have I departed from the commandment of his lips, and I have [a]esteemed the words of his mouth more than mine appointed food.

13 Yet he is in one mind, and who can [b]turn him? yea, he doeth what his mind desireth.

14 For he will perform that which is decreed of me, and [c]many such things are with him.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 23:12 His word is more precious unto me, than the meat wherewith the body is sustained.
  2. Job 23:13 Job confesseth that at this present he felt not God’s favor, and yet was assured that he had appointed him to a good end.
  3. Job 23:14 In many points man is not able to attain to God’s judgments.

12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips;(A)
    I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.(B)

13 “But he stands alone, and who can oppose him?(C)
    He does whatever he pleases.(D)
14 He carries out his decree against me,
    and many such plans he still has in store.(E)

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