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Job 29:23-25
Common English Bible
Job 29:23-25
Common English Bible
23 they waited for me as for rain,
opened their mouth as for spring rain.
24 I smiled[a] on them; they couldn’t believe it.
They never showed me disfavor.
25 I decided their path, sat as chief.
I lived like a king with his troops,
like one who comforts mourners.
Footnotes
- Job 29:24 Or laughed at
Job 29:23-25
New International Version
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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