Job 29:25

King James Version (KJV)

I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.

In context

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; and the light of my countenance they cast not down.

25 I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth 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.
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.
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.