Job 29:25

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

I chose {H977} out their way {H1870}, and sat {H3427} chief {H7218}, and dwelt {H7931} as a king {H4428} in the army {H1416}, as one that comforteth {H5162} the mourners {H57}.

I chose their way [for them], sitting as chief; I lived like a king in the army, like one who comforts mourners.

I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners.

I chose out their way, and sataschief, And dwelt as a king in the army, As one that comforteth the mourners.

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Cross-References

  • 2 Corinthians 1:3 (5 votes)

    ¶ Blessed [be] God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

  • 2 Corinthians 1:4 (5 votes)

    Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:2 (3 votes)

    And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:3 (3 votes)

    That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.

  • Isaiah 35:3 (3 votes)

    Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

  • Isaiah 35:4 (3 votes)

    Say to them [that are] of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come [with] vengeance, [even] God [with] a recompence; he will come and save you.

  • Genesis 41:40 (3 votes)

    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.