Job 29:19
Like a tree my roots spread out to the water; the dew rests on my branches overnight.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
In Context
18I thought I would die at home, after many years.
20Fresh honors were always being given to me; my strength was renewed like an unfailing bow.
Cross References
Job 18:16They wither away, roots below and branches above;
Jeremiah 17:8They are like trees planted by water, sending out roots toward the stream. They don't panic when it gets hot; their leaves are always green. They don't worry during a time of drought—they go on producing fruit.
Matthew Henry on Job 29:19-25
18 Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand. 19 My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch. 20 My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand. 21 Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel. 22 After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them. 23 And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. 24 If I laughed on them, they believed it not;… Read the whole commentary →