Job 29:19-21

King James Version

¹⁹My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.

²⁰My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.

²¹Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.

Job 29:19-21

New International Version

¹⁹My roots will reach to the water,^(A)
and the dew will lie all night on my branches.^(B)
²⁰My glory will not fade;^(C)
the bow^(D) will be ever new in my hand.’^(E)

²¹“People listened to me expectantly,
waiting in silence for my counsel.^(F)

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Job 29:19-21

English Standard Version

¹⁹my ^(A)roots spread out to ^(B)the waters,
with the dew all night on my ^(C)branches,
²⁰my glory fresh with me,
and my ^(D)bow ever ^(E)new in my hand.’