Job 23:11
New International Version
My feet have closely followed his steps; I have kept to his way without turning aside.

New Living Translation
For I have stayed on God’s paths; I have followed his ways and not turned aside.

English Standard Version
My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept his way and have not turned aside.

Berean Standard Bible
My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.

King James Bible
My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.

New King James Version
My foot has held fast to His steps; I have kept His way and not turned aside.

New American Standard Bible
“My foot has held on to His path; I have kept His way and not turned aside.

NASB 1995
“My foot has held fast to His path; I have kept His way and not turned aside.

NASB 1977
“My foot has held fast to His path; I have kept His way and not turned aside.

Legacy Standard Bible
My foot has held fast to His path; I have kept His way and not turned aside.

Amplified Bible
“My feet have carefully followed His steps; I have kept His ways and not turned aside.

Christian Standard Bible
My feet have followed in his tracks; I have kept to his way and not turned aside.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept to His way and not turned aside.

American Standard Version
My foot hath held fast to his steps; His way have I kept, and turned not aside.

Contemporary English Version
I have never refused to follow any of his commands,

English Revised Version
My foot hath held fast to his steps; his way have I kept, and turned not aside.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I have followed his footsteps closely. I have stayed on his path and did not turn from it.

Good News Translation
I follow faithfully the road he chooses, and never wander to either side.

International Standard Version
My feet stay where his footsteps lead; I kept on his pathway and haven't turned aside.

Majority Standard Bible
My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.

NET Bible
My feet have followed his steps closely; I have kept to his way and have not turned aside.

New Heart English Bible
My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned aside.

Webster's Bible Translation
My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.

World English Bible
My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned away.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
My foot has laid hold on His step, "" I have kept His way, and do not turn aside,

Young's Literal Translation
On His step hath my foot laid hold, His way I have kept, and turn not aside,

Smith's Literal Translation
My foot laid hold upon his going, I watched his way and not softly.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
My foot hath followed his steps, I have kept his way, and have not declined from it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
My feet have been following his footsteps; I have kept to his way and have not strayed from it.

New American Bible
My foot has always walked in his steps; I have kept his way and not turned aside.

New Revised Standard Version
My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept his way and have not turned aside.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
My feet have held firm to his steps, and I have kept his ways.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And my feet were established in his steps; his ways I have kept
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
My foot hath held fast to His steps, His way have I kept, and turned not aside.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I will go forth according to his commandments, for I have kept his ways; and I shall not turn aside from his commandments,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Job Longs for God
10Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold. 11My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside. 12I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.…

Cross References
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Proverbs 4:26-27
Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.

Psalm 17:5
My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.

Psalm 37:23
The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.

Psalm 119:133
Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.

Isaiah 30:21
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

Proverbs 16:9
A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

Psalm 119:10
With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.

Psalm 119:101
I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word.

Psalm 119:32
I run in the path of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.

1 Peter 2:21
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:

John 8:12
Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

1 John 2:6
Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.

2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Matthew 7:14
But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.


Treasury of Scripture

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

My foot

1 Samuel 12:2-5
And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood unto this day…

Psalm 18:20-24
The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me…

Psalm 44:18
Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;

his way

Job 17:9
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

Psalm 36:3
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.

Psalm 125:5
As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.

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Job 23
1. Job longs to appear before God
6. in confidence of his mercy
8. God, who is invisible, observes our ways
11. Job's innocence
13. God's decree is immutable














My feet
The phrase "My feet" symbolizes the personal journey and actions of Job. In Hebrew, the word for "feet" is "רַגְלַי" (raglay), which often represents one's path or conduct in life. In the ancient Near Eastern context, feet were seen as the means by which one walks in the way of righteousness or wickedness. Job's assertion here is a declaration of his personal integrity and commitment to walking in the path of righteousness, despite his suffering.

have followed
The Hebrew root for "followed" is "אָחַז" (achaz), which means to grasp or hold firmly. This indicates a deliberate and steadfast adherence to a path. Job is emphasizing his unwavering commitment to God's ways, suggesting a conscious and determined effort to align his life with divine principles. This reflects a deep-seated faith and trust in God's guidance, even when circumstances are challenging.

in His tracks
The phrase "in His tracks" refers to the paths or ways established by God. The Hebrew word "אֹרַח" (orach) can mean a path or a way, often used metaphorically to describe the moral and ethical guidelines set by God. Job is asserting that he has not deviated from the divine path laid out by God, highlighting his dedication to living a life that is pleasing to the Lord.

I have kept
The verb "kept" comes from the Hebrew "שָׁמַר" (shamar), which means to guard, watch, or preserve. This suggests a vigilant and proactive effort to maintain one's course. Job's use of this term underscores his diligence in observing God's commandments and maintaining his integrity, despite the trials he faces.

His way
"His way" refers to the divine path or the moral and ethical standards set by God. In Hebrew, "דֶּרֶךְ" (derech) is often used to denote a way or road, symbolizing a lifestyle or conduct. Job's commitment to "His way" indicates his desire to live according to God's will, reflecting a life of obedience and faithfulness.

without turning aside
The phrase "without turning aside" is derived from the Hebrew "לֹא שָׂר" (lo sar), meaning not to depart or deviate. This highlights Job's steadfastness and consistency in his faith journey. Despite the severe trials and temptations to abandon his faith, Job remains resolute, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to God's path. This phrase serves as an inspiration for believers to remain faithful and steadfast in their walk with God, regardless of life's challenges.

Verse 11. - My foot hath held his steps; rather, hath held dose to his steps, or his path; i.e. I have followed in God's way, and kept as close to it as possible. In other words. I have kept his way, and not declined from it.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My feet
רַגְלִ֑י (raḡ·lî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda

have followed
אָחֲזָ֣ה (’ā·ḥă·zāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 270: To grasp, take hold, take possession

in His tracks;
בַּ֭אֲשֻׁרוֹ (ba·’ă·šu·rōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 838: Step, going

I have kept
שָׁמַ֣רְתִּי (šā·mar·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

His way
דַּרְכּ֖וֹ (dar·kōw)
Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

without
וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

turning aside.
אָֽט׃ (’āṭ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - first person common singular
Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend


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