Parallel Verses
Webster
To me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
New American Standard Bible
And kept silent for my counsel.
King James Version
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
Holman Bible
waiting silently for my advice.
International Standard Version
"They listened and waited for me, as they remained in silence for my counsel.
A Conservative Version
To me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel.
American Standard Version
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, And kept silence for my counsel.
Amplified
“They listened to me and waited
And kept silent for my counsel.
Bible in Basic English
Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions.
Darby Translation
Unto me they listened, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel:
Julia Smith Translation
To me they heard, and they waited, and they will be silent for them at my counsel.
King James 2000
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"They listened to me and waited, and they kept silent for my counsel.
Modern King James verseion
They listened to me, and waited, and kept silent at my counsel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Unto me men gave ear, me they regarded, and with silence they tarried for my counsel.
NET Bible
"People listened to me and waited silently; they kept silent for my advice.
New Heart English Bible
"Men listened to me, waited, and kept silence for my counsel.
The Emphasized Bible
To me, men hearkened, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel;
World English Bible
"Men listened to me, waited, and kept silence for my counsel.
Youngs Literal Translation
To me they have hearkened, Yea, they wait, and are silent for my counsel.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 29:21
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Context Readings
Job's Final Defense
20 My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand. 21 To me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel. 22 After my words they spoke not again; and my speech dropped upon them.
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Cross References
Job 29:9-10
The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
Job 32:11-12
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.