Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

I directed their course and presided as chief.
I lived as a king among his troops,
like one who comforts those who mourn.


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New American Standard Bible

“I chose a way for them and sat as chief,
And dwelt as a king among the troops,
As one who comforted the mourners.

King James Version

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

International Standard Version

I set an example of the way to live, as a leader would; I lived like a king among his army; like one who comforts mourners."

A Conservative Version

I chose out their way, and sat [as] chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as a man who comforts the mourners.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


“I chose a way for them and sat as chief,
And dwelt as a king among his soldiers,
As one who comforts mourners.

Bible in Basic English

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

Darby Translation

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

Julia Smith Translation

I shall choose their way, and I shall sit the head, and I shall dwell as king in the troop, as he shall comfort those mourning.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

I chose their way, and I sat [as] head, and I dwelled like a king among the troops, like [one] who comforts mourners.

Modern King James verseion

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

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

When I agreed unto their way, I was the chief, and sat as a king among his servants; and when they were in heaviness, I was their comforter.

NET Bible

I chose the way for them and sat as their chief; I lived like a king among his troops; I was like one who comforts mourners.

New Heart English Bible

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

The Emphasized Bible

I chose out their way, and sat chief, - and abode, as king, in an army, as one who, to mourners, giveth comfort.

Webster

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

World English Bible

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

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
I chose
בּחר 
Bachar 
Usage: 169

דּרך 
Derek 
Usage: 704

and sat
ישׁב 
Yashab 
Usage: 1081

ראשׁ 
Ro'sh 
Usage: 598

and dwelt
שׁכן 
Shakan 
Usage: 128

as a king
מלך 
melek 
Usage: 2521

in the army
גּדוּד 
G@duwd 
Usage: 33

נחם 
Nacham 
Usage: 108

References

Fausets

Job

Context Readings

Job's Final Defense

24 If I smiled at them, they couldn’t believe it;
they were thrilled at the light of my countenance.
25 I directed their course and presided as chief.
I lived as a king among his troops,
like one who comforts those who mourn.


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Cross References

Genesis 14:14-17

When Abram heard that his relative had been taken prisoner, he assembled his 318 trained men, born in his household, and they went in pursuit as far as Dan.

Genesis 41:40

You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”

Deuteronomy 33:5

So He became King in Jeshurun
when the leaders of the people gathered
with the tribes of Israel.

Judges 11:8

They answered Jephthah, “Since that’s true, we now turn to you. Come with us, fight the Ammonites, and you will become leader of all the inhabitants of Gilead.”

2 Samuel 5:2

Even while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led us out to battle and brought us back. The Lord also said to you, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel and be ruler over Israel.’”

1 Chronicles 13:1-4

David consulted with all his leaders, the commanders of hundreds and of thousands.

Job 1:3

His estate included 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man among all the people of the east.

Job 4:3-4

Indeed, you have instructed many
and have strengthened weak hands.

Job 31:37

I would give Him an account of all my steps;
I would approach Him like a prince.

Isaiah 35:3-4

Strengthen the weak hands,
steady the shaking knees!

Isaiah 61:1-3

The Spirit of the Lord God is on Me,
because the Lord has anointed Me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives
and freedom to the prisoners;

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.

2 Corinthians 7:5-7

In fact, when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest. Instead, we were troubled in every way: conflicts on the outside, fears inside.

1 Thessalonians 3:2-3

And we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s coworker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you concerning your faith,

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