Matthew Poole and continuators on Job 23:12

12. Neither have I gone back from the Commandment of his Lips, I have esteemed i the word of his Mouth more than my necessary food .

i. e. Not turned aside to any crooked or sinful path or course of Life, human Infirmity excepted. Heb. I have hid, or laid it up, as men do their best Treasures, or what they most love and value. The Phrase notes an high estimation of it, an hearty affection to it, and a diligent care to preserve it.

Or, my appointed food, or my dayly portion, i. e. that food or provision which is necessary for the support of my Life, as this word is used, Gen. 47. 22. Prov. 30. 8. & 31. 15. which is more prized and desired than all the riches in the world.

Marginal references: Heb. I have hid, or laid up.; Or, my appointed portion.