Job 29:25 Parallel Translations

I decided how they should live. I sat as their leader. I lived like a king among his troops, like one who comforts mourners.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

I chose out their way, and sat as chief. I lived as a king in the army, as one who comforts the mourners.

YLT:

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

Job 29:25 Cross References

XREF:

Job 1:3 His possessions also were 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and very many servants; and that man was the greatest of all the men of the east.

Job 4:4 "Your words have helped the tottering to stand, And you have strengthened feeble knees.

Job 16:5 "I could strengthen you with my mouth, And the solace of my lips could lessen your pain.

Job 31:37 "I would declare to Him the number of my steps; Like a prince I would approach Him. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

29:25 I chose out {s} their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one [that] comforteth the mourners.
(s) I had them at commandment.

WES:

29:25 I chose - They sought to me for advice in all difficult cases, and I directed them what methods they should take. Sat - As a prince or judge, while they stood waiting for my counsel. A king - Whose presence puts life, and courage, into the whole army. As one - As I was ready to comfort any afflicted persons, so my consolations were always welcome to them.

MHC:

29:18-25 Being thus honoured and useful, Job had hoped to die in peace and honour, in a good old age. If such an expectation arise from lively faith in the providence and promise of God, it is well; but if from conceit of our own wisdom, and dependence on changeable, earthly things, it is ill grounded, and turns to sin. Every one that has the spirit of wisdom, has not the spirit of government; but Job had both. Yet he had the tenderness of a comforter. This he thought upon with pleasure, when he was himself a mourner. Our Lord Jesus is a King who hates iniquity, and upon whom the blessing of a world ready to perish comes. To Him let us give ear.

CONC:

Army Chief Choose Chose Comfort Comforted Comforteth Comforts Dwell Dwelt Guiding Mourners Sat Sit Troop Troops

Army Chief Choose Chose Comfort Comforted Comforteth Comforts Dwell Dwelt Guiding Head Mourners Sat Sit Troop Troops Way

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