Job 29:21
People listened carefully to what I had to say; they kept quiet as they listened to my advice.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
In Context
20Fresh honors were always being given to me; my strength was renewed like an unfailing bow.
22Once I had spoken they had nothing else to say; what I said was enough.
Cross References
Job 32:11Well, I waited to hear what you had to say, listening for your insights as you looked for the right words to speak.
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 →