Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I chose the way for them and sat as their chief; I dwelt as a king among his troops; I was like one who comforts mourners. New Living Translation Like a chief, I told them what to do. I lived like a king among his troops and comforted those who mourned. English Standard Version I chose their way and sat as chief, and I lived like a king among his troops, like one who comforts mourners. Berean Standard Bible I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of 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. New King James Version I chose the way for them, and sat as chief; So I dwelt as a king in the army, As one who comforts mourners. New American Standard Bible “I chose a way for them and sat as chief, And lived as a king among the troops, As one who comforted the mourners. NASB 1995 “I chose a way for them and sat as chief, And dwelt as a king among the troops, As one who comforted the mourners. NASB 1977 “I chose a way for them and sat as chief, And dwelt as a king among the troops, As one who comforted the mourners. Legacy Standard Bible I chose a way for them and sat as chief, And dwelt as their head among the troops, As one who comforted the mourners. Amplified Bible “I chose a way for them and sat as chief, And dwelt as a king among his soldiers, As one who comforts mourners. Christian Standard Bible I directed their course and presided as chief. I lived as a king among his troops, like one who comforts those who mourn. Holman Christian Standard Bible I directed their course and presided as chief. I lived as a king among his troops, like one who comforts those who mourn. 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. Contemporary English Version My advice was followed as though I were a king leading my troops, or someone comforting those in sorrow. 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. 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. Good News Translation I took charge and made the decisions; I led them as a king leads his troops, and gave them comfort in their despair. 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." Majority Standard Bible I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners. 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's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI choose their way, and sit [as] head, "" And I dwell as a king in a troop, "" When he comforts 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. Smith's Literal 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf 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. Catholic Public Domain Version If I wished to go to them, I sat down first, and, though I sat like a king surrounded by an army, yet I was a comforter to whose who mourned. New American Bible I decided their course and sat at their head, I lived like a king among the troops, like one who comforts mourners. New Revised Standard Version I chose their way, and sat as chief, and I lived like a king among his troops, like one who comforts mourners. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI searched out their ways, and then returned and dwelt as a king in his army, like one who comforts the mourners. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I shall search their ways and I shall return and I shall dwell as a King among his army and like a man who comforts mourners OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I chose out their way, and sat as chief, And dwelt as a king in the army, As one that comforteth the mourners. Brenton Septuagint Translation I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the midst of warriors, as one comforting mourners. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Former Blessings…24If I smiled at them, they did not believe it; the light of my countenance was precious. 25I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners. Cross References Proverbs 8:15-16 By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly. Isaiah 3:6-7 A man will seize his brother within his father’s house: “You have a cloak—you be our leader! Take charge of this heap of rubble.” / On that day he will cry aloud: “I am not a healer. I have no food or clothing in my house. Do not make me leader of the people!” 1 Kings 3:28 When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. Proverbs 31:23 Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land. 1 Samuel 9:6 “Look,” said the servant, “in this city there is a man of God who is highly respected; everything he says surely comes to pass. Let us go there now. Perhaps he will tell us which way to go.” 2 Samuel 15:4 And he would add, “If only someone would appoint me judge in the land, then everyone with a grievance or dispute could come to me, and I would give him justice.” Psalm 119:23 Though rulers sit and slander me, Your servant meditates on Your statutes. Proverbs 11:14 For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance. Proverbs 24:6 Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors. Ecclesiastes 10:16-17 Woe to you, O land whose king is a youth, and whose princes feast in the morning. / Blessed are you, O land whose king is a son of nobles, and whose princes feast at the proper time—for strength and not for drunkenness. Matthew 20:25-28 But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave— ... Luke 22:25-27 So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. / But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves. / For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves. 1 Corinthians 4:15 Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children— / encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. 1 Timothy 5:17 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. Treasury of Scripture I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelled as a king in the army, as one that comforts the mourners. chose out 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. 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. dwelt 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… Deuteronomy 33:5 And he was king in Jeshurun, when the heads of the people and the tribes of Israel were gathered together. one that Job 4:3,4 Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands… 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; … Jump to Previous Army Chief Choose Chose Comfort Comforted Comforteth Comforts Dwell Dwelt Guiding Head Mourners Sat Sit Troop Troops WayJump to Next Army Chief Choose Chose Comfort Comforted Comforteth Comforts Dwell Dwelt Guiding Head Mourners Sat Sit Troop Troops WayJob 29 1. Job bemoans his former prosperityI chose their course In this phrase, Job reflects on his past influence and leadership. The Hebrew root for "chose" (בָּחַר, bachar) implies a deliberate and discerning selection. Job was not merely a passive participant in his community; he actively guided and directed the paths of others. This highlights his wisdom and the respect he commanded. In a historical context, leaders were often seen as divinely appointed, and Job's ability to choose the course for others suggests a deep trust in his judgment and moral integrity. and presided as chief So I dwelt as a king among his troops as a comforter of mourners Verse 25. - I chose out their way, and sat chief. Though not an absolute monarch, but only a patriarchal head, I practically determined the course which the tribe took, since my advice was always followed. I thus "sat chief" - nay, dwelt as a king in the army (or, in the host i.e. among the people), as one that comforteth the mourners; i.e. as one to whom all looked for comfort in times of distress and calamity, as much as for counsel and guidance at other times (vers. 21-23). |
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