Job 23:12 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 12. The commandment of his lips ] The written law that proceeded from his own mouth. I have esteemed the words of his mouth ] Mr. Good has given a better version of the original: In my bosom have I stored up the words of his mouth . The Asiatics carry every thing precious or valuable in their bosom , their handkerchiefs, jewels, purses, &c. Job, therefore, intimates that the words of God's mouth were to him a most precious treasure .

‏ Job 23:12

Verse 12. The commandment of his lips] The written law that proceeded from his own mouth.

I have esteemed the words of his mouth] Mr. Good has given a better version of the original: In my bosom have I stored up the words of his mouth. The Asiatics carry every thing precious or valuable in their bosom, their handkerchiefs, jewels, purses, &c. Job, therefore, intimates that the words of God's mouth were to him a most precious treasure.