Catholic Public Domain Version
"I have not withdrawn from the commands of his lips, and the words of his mouth I have hidden in my sinews. "
— Job 23:12, Catholic Public Domain 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.”
“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. ”
“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.”
“I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my allotted portion.”
“I have not departed from the commandments of his lips, and the words of his mouth I have hid in my bosom.”
“I have never gone against the orders of his lips; the words of his mouth have been stored up in my heart.”
“Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.”
If I turn to the left, what can I do? I will not take hold of him. If I turn myself to the right, I will not see him.
Truly, he knows my way and has tested me like gold that passes through fire.
My feet have been following his footsteps; I have kept to his way and have not strayed from it.
I have not withdrawn from the commands of his lips, and the words of his mouth I have hidden in my sinews.
For he is alone, and no one is able to disturb his intention; and whatever his spirit wills, that he accomplishes.
And when he fulfills his will in me, many other similar ones will also be present with him.
And, for this reason, I have been troubled at his presence, and, when I consider him, I am approached by fear.