12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.
12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed
12 I have not departed from the commandment of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food.
12 I've obeyed every word he's spoken, and not just obeyed his advice - I've treasured it.
12 I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth More than my necessary food.
12 I have not departed from his commands, but have treasured his words more than daily food.
72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
72 The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
72 Truth from your mouth means more to me than striking it rich in a gold mine.
72 The law of Your mouth is better to me Than thousands of coins of gold and silver.
72 Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.
(Read Psalm 119:65-72)
However God has dealt with us, he has dealt with us better than we deserve; and all in love, and for our good. Many have knowledge, but little judgment; those who have both, are fortified against the snares of Satan, and furnished for the service of God. We are most apt to wander from God, when we are easy in the world. We should leave our concerns to the disposal of God, seeing we know not what is good for us. Lord, thou art our bountiful Benefactor; incline our hearts to faith and obedience. The psalmist will go on in his duty with constancy and resolution. The proud are full of the world, and its wealth and pleasures; these make them senseless, secure, and stupid. God visits his people with affliction, that they may learn his statutes. Not only God's promises, but even his law, his percepts, though hard to ungodly men, are desirable, and profitable, because they lead us with safety and delight unto eternal life.
111 Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.
111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
111 I inherited your book on living; it's mine forever - what a gift! And how happy it makes me!
111 Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
111 Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart's delight.
(Read Psalm 119:105-112)
The word of God directs us in our work and way, and a dark place indeed the world would be without it. The commandment is a lamp kept burning with the oil of the Spirit, as a light to direct us in the choice of our way, and the steps we take in that way. The keeping of God's commands here meant, was that of a sinner under a dispensation of mercy, of a believer having part in the covenant of grace. The psalmist is often afflicted; but with longing desires to become more holy, offers up daily prayers for quickening grace. We cannot offer any thing to God, that he will accept but what he is pleased to teach us to do. To have our soul or life continually in our hands, implies constant danger of life; yet he did not forget God's promises nor his precepts. Numberless are the snares laid by the wicked; and happy is that servant of God, whom they have not caused to err from his Master's precepts. Heavenly treasures are a heritage for ever; all the saints accept them as such, therefore they can be content with little of this world. We must look for comfort only in the way of duty, and that duty must be done. A good man, by the grace of God, brings his heart to his work, then it is done well.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 23:12
Commentary on Job 23:8-12
(Read Job 23:8-12)
Job knew that the Lord was every where present; but his mind was in such confusion, that he could get no fixed view of God's merciful presence, so as to find comfort by spreading his case before him. His views were all gloomy. God seemed to stand at a distance, and frown upon him. Yet Job expressed his assurance that he should be brought forth, tried, and approved, for he had obeyed the precepts of God. He had relished and delighted in the truths and commandments of God. Here we should notice that Job justified himself rather than God, or in opposition to him, 2. Job might feel that he was clear from the charges of his friends, but boldly to assert that, though visited by the hand of God, it was not a chastisement of sin, was his error. And he is guilty of a second, when he denies that there are dealings of Providence with men in this present life, wherein the injured find redress, and the evil are visited for their sins.