Job 29:21

What does Job 29:21 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 29:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Unto me men gave ear, and waited, And kept silence for my counsel.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Unto me men gave ear, and waited, And kept silence for my counsel.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

To me they have hearkened, Yea, they wait, and are silent for my counsel.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

They that heard me, waited for my sentence, and being attentive held their peace at my counsel.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Unto me they listened, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel:

Context

v.20My glory is fresh in me, And my bow is renewed in my hand.

v.21This passage

v.22After my words they spake not again; And my speech distilled upon them.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 32:11

    Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.

  • Job 29:9

    The princes refrained from talking, And laid their hand on their mouth;

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