Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version After I had spoken, they spoke no more; my words fell gently on their ears. New Living Translation And after I spoke, they had nothing to add, for my counsel satisfied them. English Standard Version After I spoke they did not speak again, and my word dropped upon them. Berean Standard Bible After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew. King James Bible After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them. New King James Version After my words they did not speak again, And my speech settled on them as dew. New American Standard Bible “After my words they did not speak again, And my speech dropped on them. NASB 1995 “After my words they did not speak again, And my speech dropped on them. NASB 1977 “After my words they did not speak again, And my speech dropped on them. Legacy Standard Bible After my words they did not speak again, And my speech dropped on them. Amplified Bible “After I spoke, they did not speak again, And my speech dropped upon them [like a refreshing shower]. Christian Standard Bible After a word from me they did not speak again; my speech settled on them like dew. Holman Christian Standard Bible After a word from me they did not speak again; my speech settled on them like dew. American Standard Version After my words they spake not again; And my speech distilled upon them. Contemporary English Version and when I finished speaking, nothing needed to be said. English Revised Version After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them. GOD'S WORD® Translation After I had spoken, they wouldn't speak again. After all, my words fell gently on them. Good News Translation they had nothing to add when I had finished. My words sank in like drops of rain; International Standard Version After I spoke, they had nothing to say, when what I said hit them. Majority Standard Bible After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew. NET Bible After I had spoken, they did not respond; my words fell on them drop by drop. New Heart English Bible After my words they did not speak again. My speech fell on them. Webster's Bible Translation After my words they spoke not again; and my speech dropped upon them. World English Bible After my words they didn’t speak again. My speech fell on them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAfter my word they do not change, "" And my speech drops on them, Young's Literal Translation After my word they change not, And on them doth my speech drop, Smith's Literal Translation After my words they will not repeat, and my speech will drop upon them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo my words they durst add nothing, and my speech dropped upon them. Catholic Public Domain Version To my words, they dared to add nothing, and my eloquence poured over them. New American Bible Once I spoke, they said no more, but received my pronouncement drop by drop. New Revised Standard Version After I spoke they did not speak again, and my word dropped upon them like dew. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd from my words they departed not, and my speech was pleasing to them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And from my words they have not erred and my word was pleasing to them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917After my words they spoke not again; And my speech dropped upon them. Brenton Septuagint Translation At my word they spoke not again, and they were very gland whenever I spoke to them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Former Blessings…21Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel. 22After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew. 23They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers.… Cross References Proverbs 1:5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel Ecclesiastes 9:17 The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools. Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. Proverbs 15:23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word! Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Proverbs 10:21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment. Proverbs 12:18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 18:4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. Proverbs 18:21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Matthew 7:28-29 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, / because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. Luke 4:22 All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked. John 7:46 “Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered. Matthew 13:54 Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked. Mark 1:22 The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. Treasury of Scripture After my words they spoke not again; and my speech dropped on them. After my Job 32:15,16 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking… Job 33:31-33 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak… Isaiah 52:15 So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider. speech Deuteronomy 32:2 My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass: Song of Solomon 4:11 Thy lips, O my spouse, drop as the honeycomb: honey and milk are under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon. Ezekiel 20:46 Son of man, set thy face toward the south, and drop thy word toward the south, and prophesy against the forest of the south field; Jump to Previous Change Deep Drop Dropped Ears Fell Gently Hearts Mind Quiet Speak Speech Word WordsJump to Next Change Deep Drop Dropped Ears Fell Gently Hearts Mind Quiet Speak Speech Word WordsJob 29 1. Job bemoans his former prosperityAfter my words This phrase highlights the authority and respect Job commanded in his community. In the Hebrew context, words were not just sounds but carried weight and power. Job's words were considered wise and authoritative, reflecting his status as a respected elder and leader. In ancient Near Eastern culture, elders were revered for their wisdom, and their words were often seen as final and decisive. they spoke no more my speech settled on them like dew Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Afterאַחֲרֵ֣י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition Strong's 310: The hind or following part my words, דְ֭בָרִי (ḏə·ḇā·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause they spoke יִשְׁנ֑וּ (yiš·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8138: To fold, duplicate, to transmute no more; לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no my speech מִלָּתִֽי׃ (mil·lā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic settled תִּטֹּ֥ף (tiṭ·ṭōp̄) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5197: To ooze, distil gradually, to fall in drops, to speak by inspiration on them like dew. וְ֝עָלֵ֗ימוֹ (wə·‘ā·lê·mōw) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links Job 29:22 NIVJob 29:22 NLT Job 29:22 ESV Job 29:22 NASB Job 29:22 KJV Job 29:22 BibleApps.com Job 29:22 Biblia Paralela Job 29:22 Chinese Bible Job 29:22 French Bible Job 29:22 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 29:22 After my words they didn't speak again (Jb) |
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