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Job 29:25

King James Version

25 I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 Living Translation

Like a chief, I told them what to do. I lived like a king among his troops and comforted those who mourned.

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.