Job 23:11

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

Cross-reference

Job 17:9 Parallel

Job 17:9 declares that the righteous hold to their way and grow stronger — directly reinforcing Job's claim of not turning aside.

Job 1:1 Parallel

In Job 1:1, Job is described as blameless and upright — this cross-reference confirms the consistency of Job's self-testimony.

Job 1:8 Parallel

In Job 1:8, God Himself calls Job blameless and upright — this divine endorsement reinforces Job's claim in 23:11.

Job 24:13 Contrast

In Job 24:13, rebels are described as not staying in God's paths — this contrasts with Job's claim of not turning aside.

Job 4:6 Contrast

In Job 4:6, Eliphaz questions whether Job's integrity is his hope — this contrasts with Job's confident claim of holding fast.

2 Peter 2:20-22 describes those who turn back from the way — the opposite of Job who has not turned aside from God's path.

Zephaniah 1:6 condemns those who turn back from following the Lord — directly contrasting Job's declaration of not turning aside.

Psalm 44:18 Allusion

Psalm 44:18 uses nearly identical language to Job 23:11, affirming steadfastness in following God's way.

Psalm 18:20-24 mirrors Job's claim of keeping God's ways without turning aside, both asserting righteousness.

Psalm 119:51 uses the same phrase 'not turn aside' from God's law despite derision, mirroring Job's resolve.

Psalm 119:157 again says 'not turn aside' from testimonies amid persecution, directly echoing Job's claim.

Luke 8:13-15 contrasts those who fall away with those who hold fast and bear fruit — paralleling Job's perseverance in keeping God's way.

Psalm 37:23 Parallel

In Psalm 37:23, the Lord establishes a man's steps — this complements Job's claim of holding fast to God's steps.

Psalm 37:31 Parallel

In Psalm 37:31, the righteous have God's law in heart so their steps do not slip — this parallels Job's claim of not turning aside.

Psalm 36:3 Contrast

Psalm 36:3 describes the wicked who cease to do good — contrasting with Job who has not turned aside from God's way.

Psalm 125:5 Contrast

Psalm 125:5 warns against those who turn aside to crooked ways — the opposite of Job's steadfastness in not turning aside.

Proverbs 4:5 warns not to turn away from wisdom's words, similar to Job's not turning aside from God's way.

Isaiah 38:3 Parallel

Isaiah 38:3 has Hezekiah claiming he walked before God faithfully, like Job's claim of holding fast to His steps.

Luke 8:15 Parallel

Luke 8:15 describes those who 'hold fast' the word and bear fruit, paralleling Job's holding fast to God's steps.

Romans 2:7 Parallel

Romans 2:7 promises eternal life to those who persevere in doing good — echoing Job's persistent holding to God's path.

In 2 Corinthians 1:12, Paul appeals to a clear conscience and godly sincerity — echoing Job's claim of keeping God's way without turning aside.

1 Thessalonians 2:10 describes Paul's blameless behavior — a direct parallel to Job's assertion of holding fast to God's path.

1 Kings 9:4 Parallel

In 1 Kings 9:4, walking before God with integrity parallels Job's claim of holding fast to His steps — both emphasize faithful obedience.