Job 29:23-25
Living Bible
23 They longed for me to speak as those in drought-time long for rain. They waited eagerly with open mouths. 24 When they were discouraged, I smiled and that encouraged them and lightened their spirits. 25 I told them what they should do and corrected them as their chief, or as a king instructs his army, and as one who comforts those who mourn.
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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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