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.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000Unto me men gave ear, and waited, And kept silence for my counsel.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Unto me men gave ear, and waited, And kept silence for my counsel.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862To me they have hearkened, Yea, they wait, and are silent for my counsel.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752They that heard me, waited for my sentence, and being attentive held their peace at my counsel.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Unto me they listened, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel:
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