Job 29:21 “Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel.”

Job 29:21

Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.

World English Bible

“Men listened to me, waited, and kept silence for my counsel.

American Standard Version

Unto me men gave ear, and waited, And kept silence for my counsel.

Geneva Bible 1599

Vnto me men gaue eare, and wayted, and helde their tongue at my counsell.

Darby Translation

Unto me they listened, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel:

Young's Literal Translation

To me they have hearkened, Yea, they wait, and are silent for my counsel.

Bible in Basic English

Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions.

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In context

20My glory is ever new within me, and my bow is renewed in my hand.’

22After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew.

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