Job 29:25

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

In context

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

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

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible: I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners.
KJV King James Version: I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.
WEB World English Bible: I chose out their way, and sat as chief. I lived as a king in the army, as one who comforts the mourners.
ASV American Standard Version: I chose out their way, and sat as chief, And dwelt as a king in the army, As one that comforteth the mourners.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: I choose their way, and sit head, And I dwell as a king in a troop, When mourners he doth comfort.
DBY Darby Translation: I chose their way, and sat as chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth mourners.
WBS Webster Bible: I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.