Parallel Verses
Amplified
“I chose a way for them and sat as chief,
And dwelt as a king among his soldiers,
As one who comforts mourners.
New American Standard Bible
And dwelt as a king among the troops,
As one who
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.
Holman Bible
I lived as a king among his troops,
like one who comforts those who mourn.
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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.
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.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 29:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Final Defense
24
“I smiled at them when they did not believe,
And they did not diminish the light of my face.
“I chose a way for them and sat as chief,
And dwelt as a king among his soldiers,
As one who comforts mourners.
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Cross References
Genesis 14:14-17
When Abram heard that his nephew [Lot] had been captured, he armed and led out his trained men, born in his own house, [numbering] three hundred and eighteen, and went in pursuit as far [north] as Dan.
Genesis 41:40
You shall have charge over my house, and all my people shall
Deuteronomy 33:5
“The Lord was King in Jeshurun (Israel),
When the heads of the people were gathered,
The tribes of Israel together.
Judges 11:8
The elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, “This is why we have turned to you now: that you may go with us and fight the Ammonites and become head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.”
2 Samuel 5:2
In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel out [to war] and brought Israel in [from battle]. And the Lord told you, ‘You shall shepherd My people Israel and be ruler over them.’”
1 Chronicles 13:1-4
David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds, even with every leader.
Job 1:3
He also possessed 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke (pairs) of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very great number of servants, so that this man was the greatest [and wealthiest and most respected] of all the men of the east (northern Arabia).
Job 4:3-4
“Behold, you have admonished and instructed many,
And you have strengthened weak hands.
Job 31:37
“I would count out to Him the number of my steps [with every detail of my life],
Approaching His presence as if I were a prince.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Encourage the exhausted, and make staggering knees firm.
Isaiah 61:1-3
Because the Lord has anointed and commissioned me
To bring good news to the humble and afflicted;
He has sent me to bind up [the wounds of] the brokenhearted,
To proclaim release [from confinement and condemnation] to the [physical and spiritual] captives
And freedom to prisoners,
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort,
2 Corinthians 7:5-7
For even when we arrived in Macedonia our bodies had no rest, but we were oppressed at every turn—conflicts and disputes without, fears and dread within.
1 Thessalonians 3:2-3
and so we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s servant in [spreading] the good news of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you [exhorting, comforting, and establishing you] in regard to your faith,