Job 29:25

Job 29:25 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

25I 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.

25“I chose a way for them and sat as chief,

And lived as a king among the troops,

As one who comforted the mourners.

25I chose a way for them and sat as chief,

And dwelt as a king among the troops,

As one who comforted the mourners.

25“I chose a way for them and sat as chief,

And dwelt as a king among his soldiers,

As one who comforts mourners.

25I chose their course and presided as chief.

So I dwelt as a king among his troops,

as a comforter of the mourners.[’’]

25I chose the way they should go. I sat as their chief.

I lived as a king lives among his troops.

I was like someone who comforts those who are sad.