Job 29:24

If I smiled at them, they did not believe it; the light of my countenance was precious.

Majority Standard Bible

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

23They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers.

25I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners.

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Cross References

Psalms 4:6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.

Psalms 126:1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.

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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