Parallel Verses
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.
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 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 I smiled kindly on them when they did not believe; and they did not make the light of my face fall. 25 I chose out their way, and sat as chief; and I lived like a king in the army, as one who comforts the mourners.
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Cross References
Genesis 14:14-17
And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he led forth his trained servants, born in his own house (three hundred and eighteen) and pursued them to Dan.
Genesis 41:40
You shall be over my house, and all my people shall kiss the hand at your word. Only in the throne will I be greater than you.
Deuteronomy 33:5
And he was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people and the tribes of Israel were gathered.
Judges 11:8
And the elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, For this reason we turn again to you now, so that you may go with us and fight against the sons of Ammon, and be our head over all the people of Gilead.
2 Samuel 5:2
Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, you were he who led Israel out and brought them in. And Jehovah said to you, You shall feed My people Israel, and you shall be a leader over Israel.
1 Chronicles 13:1-4
And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, with every leader.
Job 1:3
And his possessions were 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, you have instructed many, and you have made the weak hands strong.
Job 31:37
I would declare to Him the number of my steps; like a prince I would go near Him.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Make the weak hands strong and make the feeble knees sure.
Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is on Me; because Jehovah has anointed Me to preach the Gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who 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, indeed, coming into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but being troubled in every way, with fightings on the outside, and fears on the inside.
1 Thessalonians 3:2-3
And we sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and to comfort you concerning your faith,