Job 29:23
They waited for me like people waiting for rain; their mouths wide open for the spring rain.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.
In Context
22Once I had spoken they had nothing else to say; what I said was enough.
24When I smiled at them they could hardly believe it; my approval meant all the world to them.
Cross References
Jeremiah 5:24You didn't think to say, “We should appreciate the Lord our God, who sends the autumn and spring rains at the right time, who makes sure we can have a harvest every year.”
Zechariah 10:1Ask the Lord for rain in springtime, for he makes the rainclouds and sends showers to grow crops for everyone.
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 →