Job 29:23
And they wayted for me, as for the raine, and they opened their mouth as for the latter rayne.
Geneva Bible 1599
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
22After my wordes they replied not, and my talke dropped vpon them.
Cross References
Jeremiah 5:24For they say not in their heart, Let vs nowe feare the Lord our God, that giueth raine both early and late in due season: hee reserueth vnto vs the appointed weekes of the haruest.
Zechariah 10:1Aske you of the Lord raine in the time of the latter raine: so shall the Lord make white cloudes, and giue you showers of raine, and to euery one grasse in the field.
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 →