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Job 29:18-1964 bbe — Then I said, I will come to my end with my children round me, my days will be as the sand in number; My root will be op…

Bible in Basic English

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Then I said, I will come to my end with my children round me, my days will be as the sand in number;

19

My root will be open to the waters, and the night mist will be on my branches,

20

My glory will be ever new, and my bow will be readily bent in my hand.

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Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions.

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After I had said what was in my mind, they were quiet and let my words go deep into their hearts;

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They were waiting for me as for the rain, opening their mouths wide as for the spring rains.

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I was laughing at them when they had no hope, and the light of my face was never clouded by their fear.

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I took my place as a chief, guiding them on their way, and I was as a king among his army. ...

— Job 29:18-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand. My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch. My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand. Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel. After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them. And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down. I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners. ”
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Job 29 — Context

15

I was eyes to the blind, and feet to him who had no power of walking.

16

I was a father to the poor, searching out the cause of him who was strange to me.

17

By me the great teeth of the evil-doer were broken, and I made him give up what he had violently taken away.

18

Then I said, I will come to my end with my children round me, my days will be as the sand in number;

19

My root will be open to the waters, and the night mist will be on my branches,

20

My glory will be ever new, and my bow will be readily bent in my hand.

21

Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions.

22

After I had said what was in my mind, they were quiet and let my words go deep into their hearts;

23

They were waiting for me as for the rain, opening their mouths wide as for the spring rains.

24

I was laughing at them when they had no hope, and the light of my face was never clouded by their fear.

25

I took my place as a chief, guiding them on their way, and I was as a king among his army. ...

Job 29:18-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 29:18-1964 say?

Job 29:18-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then I said, I will come to my end with my children round me, my days will be as the sand in number; My root will be open to the waters, and the night mist will be on my branches, My glory will be ever new, and my bow will be readily bent in my hand. Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions. After I had said what was in my mind, they were quiet and let my words go deep into their hearts; They were waiting for me as for the rain, opening their mouths wide as for the spring rains. I was laughing at them when they had no hope, and the light of my face was never clouded by their fear. I took my place as a chief, guiding them on their way, and I was as a king among his army. ...”

Where is Job 29:18-1964 in the Bible?

Job 29:18-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 29, verses 18–1964.

Who wrote Job?

Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.

What is the book of Job about?

Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.

What are the major themes of Job?

Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 29:18-1964.

What translation should I read Job 29:18-1964 in?

Job 29:18-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Job 29:18-1964?

Job 29:18-1964 reads (BBE): “Then I said, I will come to my end with my children round me, my days will be as the sand in number; My root will be open to the waters, and the night mist will be on my branches, My glory will be ever new, and my bow will be readily bent in my hand. Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions. After I had said what was in my mind, they were quiet and let my words go deep into their hearts; They were waiting for me as for the rain, opening their mouths wide as for the spring rains. I was laughing at them when they had no hope, and the light of my face was never clouded by their fear. I took my place as a chief, guiding them on their way, and I was as a king among his army. ...” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.