Job 29:24

Job 29:24 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

24When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it;

the light of my face was precious to them.

24“I smiled at them when they did not believe,

And they did not look at my kindness ungraciously.

24“I smiled at them when they did not believe,

And they did not diminish the light of my face.

24If I smiled at them, they did not believe it;

the light of my countenance was precious.

24I smiled on them, when they had no confidence;

And the light of my countenance they cast not down.

24If I laughed on them, they beleeued it not: neither did they cause the light of my countenance to fall.

24I smiled on them when they had no confidence.

They didn’t reject the light of my face.

24When I smiled at them, they could hardly believe it.

The light of my face lifted their spirits.

24They were surprised when I smiled at them.

My smile made them happy.

24I laugh at them—they give no credence, || And do not cause the light of my face to fall.