World English Bible
""Men listened to me, waited, and kept silence for my counsel."
— Job 29:21, World English Bible
“Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.”
“Unto me men gave ear, and waited, And kept silence for my counsel. ”
“Job’s Reputation“People listened to me and waited silently; they kept silent for my advice.”
“They that heard me, waited for my sentence, and being attentive held their peace at my counsel.”
“Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions.”
“Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.”
Then I said, 'I shall die in my own house, I shall number my days as the sand.
My root is spread out to the waters. The dew lies all night on my branch.
My glory is fresh in me. My bow is renewed in my hand.'
"Men listened to me, waited, and kept silence for my counsel.
After my words they didn't speak again. My speech fell on them.
They waited for me as for the rain. Their mouths drank as with the spring rain.
I smiled on them when they had no confidence. They didn't reject the light of my face.