Job 29:23-25
Complete Jewish Bible
23 They waited for me as if for rain,
as if for spring rain, with their mouths open wide.
24 When I joked with them, they couldn’t believe it;
and they never darkened the light on my face.
25 I chose their way [for them], sitting as chief;
I lived like a king in the army,
like one who comforts mourners.
Job 29:23-25
New International Version
23 They waited for me as for showers
and drank in my words as the spring rain.(A)
24 When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it;
the light of my face(B) was precious to them.[a](C)
25 I chose the way for them and sat as their chief;(D)
I dwelt as a king(E) among his troops;
I was like one who comforts mourners.(F)
Footnotes
- Job 29:24 The meaning of the Hebrew for this clause is uncertain.
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