24 If I smiled at them, they couldn’t believe it;
they were thrilled at[a] the light of my countenance.
25 I directed their course and presided as chief.
I lived as a king among his troops,
like one who comforts those who mourn.

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Footnotes

  1. 29:24 Lit they did not cast down

24 When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it;
    the light of my face(A) was precious to them.[a](B)
25 I chose the way for them and sat as their chief;(C)
    I dwelt as a king(D) among his troops;
    I was like one who comforts mourners.(E)

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  1. Job 29:24 The meaning of the Hebrew for this clause is uncertain.