Job 29:8
What does Job 29:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 29:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The young men saw me and hid themselves, And the aged rose up and stood;
KJV
King James Version · 1611The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The young men saw me and hid themselves, And the aged rose up and stood;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The young men saw me, and went away, and the old men got up from their seats;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Seen me have youths, and they, been hidden, And the aged have risen--they stood up.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the old men rose up and stood.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The young men saw me, and hid themselves; and the aged arose [and] stood up;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 13:7
Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
- Titus 3:1
Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,
- Romans 13:3
For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:
- 1 Peter 2:17
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
- 1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
- Proverbs 16:31
The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
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