Job 29:21

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 29:21

BSB
Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel.
AKJV
To me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
CPDV
Those who heard me, expected vindication, and they listened closely in silence to my counsel.
ERV
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel.
NHEB
"Men listened to me, waited, and kept silence for my counsel.
SMT
To me they heard, and they waited, and they will be silent for them at my counsel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 29:21

UntomemengaveearH8085andwaitedH3176VerbandkeptsilenceH1826VerbatH3926PrepositionmycounselH6098Noun Feminine

Commentary for Job 29:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 29:21
Summary
People listened attentively and heeded counsel
Event
Receiving communal attention
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament