Job 29:24

Were I to laugh at them, they would not believe it; 1 And the light of my face has not failed. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down.

In Context

23As the thirsty earth expecting the rain, 1 So they waited for my speech. 1

25I chose out their way, and sat chief, 1 And dwelt as a king in the midst of warriors, as one comforting mourners.

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Cross References

Psalms 4:6Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, 1 And trust in the Lord. 1

Psalms 126:1A Song of Degrees. 1 Except the Lord build the house, 1 They that build labor in vain: 1 Except the Lord keep the city, 1 The watchman watches in vain. 1

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 →

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