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24 I smiled on them when they had no confidence;
    and the light of my countenance they did not extinguish.[a]
25 I chose their way, and sat as chief,
    and I lived like a king among his troops,
    like one who comforts mourners.

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  1. Job 29:24 Meaning of Heb uncertain

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.