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.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000I chose out their way, and sataschief, And dwelt as a king in the army, As one that comforteth the mourners.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I 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 · 1901I 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 · 1949I 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 · 1862I choose their way, and sit head, And I dwell as a king in a troop, When mourners he doth comfort.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752If 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 · 1890I 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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