Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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
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Context Readings
Job's Final Defense
24 I laughed at them - they lost confidence, and, the light of my countenance, they suffered not to fail; 25 I chose out their way, and sat chief, - and abode, as king, in an army, as one who, to mourners, giveth comfort.
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Cross References
Genesis 14:14-17
So Abram, hearing that his brother had been taken captive, drew forth his trained men born in his house three hundred and eighteen, and pursued as far as Dan.
Genesis 41:40
Thou, shalt be over my house, and on thy mouth, shall all my people kiss, - only as to the throne, will I be greater than thou.
Deuteronomy 33:5
Thus became he in, Jeshurun, a king, - When the heads of the people gathered them-selves together, As one man, the tribes of Israel. Reuben -
Judges 11:8
And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah - Therefore, have we, now, returned unto thee, that, if thou go with us, and do battle with the sons of Ammon, then shalt thou become our head, for all the inhabitants of Gilead.
2 Samuel 5:2
Also, in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou, wast he that led out and brought in, Israel, - and Yahweh said to thee - Thou, shalt be shepherd unto my people, Israel, and, thou, shalt become leader over Israel.
1 Chronicles 13:1-4
And David consulted with the rulers of thousands and hundreds, even with every chief ruler.
Job 1:3
And his substance was - seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she-asses, and a body of servants exceeding large, - thus was that man the greatest of all the sons of the East.
Job 4:3-4
Lo! thou hast admonished many, and, slack hands, hast thou been wont to uphold:
Job 31:37
The number of my footsteps, I would declare to him, Like a noble, would I draw near to him.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Strengthen ye the weak hands, - The trembling knees, make ye firm:
Isaiah 61:1-3
The spirit of My Lord Yahweh, is upon me, - Because Yahweh Hath anointed me to tell good tidings to the oppressed, lath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, To proclaim To captives, liberty, To them who are bound, the opening of the prison;
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed, be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassions, and God of all encouragement,
2 Corinthians 7:5-7
For, even when we came into Macedonia, no relief at all, had our flesh; but, in every way, were we in tribulation, - without, fightings! within, fears!
1 Thessalonians 3:2-3
And sent Timothy - our brother, and God's minister in the glad-message of the Christ - that he might confirm and console you over your faith,