12 I have not [a]failed the command of His lips;
I have treasured the (A)words of His mouth [b]more than my [c]necessary food.
13 But He is unique, and who can [d]make Him turn?
Whatever His soul desires, He does it.
14 For He carries out what is destined for me,
And many such destinies are with Him.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 23:12 Lit ceased from
  2. Job 23:12 Or with some ancient versions, in my breast
  3. Job 23:12 Lit prescribed portion
  4. Job 23:13 Or deprive Him of anything

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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