Job 23:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Neither

1 John 2:19

I have esteemed

Necessary food

Luke 12:42

General references

Genesis 24:33

Proverbs 2:10

Matthew 6:11

Bible References

Neither

After this many of his disciples returned to their old ways. They did not walk with him anymore.

Jesus told the Jews who believed him: If you dwell in my word you truly are my disciples.

They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.

My righteous people will live by faith. If any of them turn back, I will not be pleased with them.

They went out from us, but they were not of us. If they had belonged to us, they would have continued with us. But they went out that it made it plain that they all are not of us.

I have esteemed

Receive instruction from his mouth, and lay up his words in your heart.

The reverence of Jehovah is pure. It endures forever. The decisions of Jehovah are true. They are completely fair.

Your word I have treasured in my heart that I may not sin against you.

You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to you, Lord Jehovah. Your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.

He said: I have food to eat that you do not know about.

Like newborn infants, long for the spiritual milk that is without deception to help you grow to salvation.

Necessary food

The Lord said: Who is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master shall appoint over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?

General references

Food was brought. The man said: I will not eat until I have said what I have to say. Laban responded: Go ahead and speak.

Wisdom enters your heart. Knowledge gives you pleasure.

Give us this day our daily bread. (Matthew 6:34) (1 Timothy 6:8) (Proverbs 30:8) (Psalm 37:25)