Parallel Verses
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.
New American Standard Bible
And dwelt as a king among the troops,
As one who
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.
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
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Context Readings
Job's Final Defense
24 If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down. 25 I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.
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Cross References
Genesis 14:14-17
And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan.
Genesis 41:40
Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
Deuteronomy 33:5
And he was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people and the tribes of Israel were gathered together.
Judges 11:8
And the elders of Gilead said unto Jephthah, Therefore we turn again to thee now, that thou mayest go with us, and fight against the children of Ammon, and be our head over all the inhabitants of Gilead.
2 Samuel 5:2
Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.
1 Chronicles 13:1-4
And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader.
Job 1:3
His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east.
Job 4:3-4
Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.
Job 31:37
I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
2 Corinthians 7:5-7
For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.
1 Thessalonians 3:2-3
And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: