Job 29:25

What does Job 29:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 29:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I chose out their way, and sataschief, And dwelt as a king in the army, As one that comforteth the mourners.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I chose out their way, and sataschief, And dwelt as a king in the army, As one that comforteth the mourners.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I took my place as a chief, guiding them on their way, and I was as a king among his army. ...

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I choose their way, and sit head, And I dwell as a king in a troop, When mourners he doth comfort.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

If I had a mind to go to them, I sat first, and when I sat as a king, with his army standing about him, yet I was a comforter of them that mourned.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I chose their way, and sat as chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth mourners.

Context

v.24I smiled on them, when they had no confidence; And the light of my countenance they cast not down.

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Cross references

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

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:2

    and sent Timothy, our brother and God’s minister in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith;

  • Genesis 14:14

    And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he led forth his trained men, born in his house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued as far as Dan.

  • Judges 11:8

    And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah, Therefore are we turned again to thee now, that thou mayest go with us, and fight with the children of Ammon; and thou shalt be our head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.

  • 1 Chronicles 13:1

    And David consulted with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, even with every leader.

  • Deuteronomy 33:5

    And he was king in Jeshurun, When the heads of the people were gathered, All the tribes of Israel together.

  • 2 Corinthians 7:5

    For even when we were come into Macedonia our flesh had no relief, butwe wereafflicted on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.

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