What does Job 23:12 mean?

Job 23:12 highlights themes such as obedience, value-of-god's-word, spiritual-nourishment when read in context.

How should I apply Job 23:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

10But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

11My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.

12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

13But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth.

14For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him.

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Psalm 119:103
Both verses express the sweetness and value of God's word.
Deuteronomy 8:3
This verse highlights that man does not live by bread alone, but by God's words.
Colossians 3:16
This verse encourages letting the word of Christ dwell richly in us.