GOD'S WORD® Translation
I decided how they should live. I sat as their leader. I lived like a king among his troops, like one who comforts 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.

Berean Study Bible
I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners.

Douay-Rheims Bible
If I had a mind to go to them, I sat first, and when I sat as a king, with his army standing about him, yet I was a comforter of them that mourned.

English Revised Version
I chose out their way, and sat as chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.

King James Bible
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.

Young's 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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