Job 29:24 nasb — "I smiled on them when they did not believe, And the light of my face they did not cast down.

NASB

""I smiled on them when they did not believe, And the light of my face they did not cast down."

— Job 29:24, NASB

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Job 29 — Context

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"To me they listened and waited, And kept silent for my counsel.

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"After my words they did not speak again, And my speech dropped on them.

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"They waited for me as for the rain, And opened their mouth as for the spring rain.

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"I smiled on them when they did not believe, And the light of my face they did not cast down.

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"I chose a way for them and sat as chief, And dwelt as a king among the troops, As one who comforted the mourners.

Job 29:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 29:24 say?
Job 29:24 in the NASB reads: “"I smiled on them when they did not believe, And the light of my face they did not cast down.”
Where is Job 29:24 in the Bible?
Job 29:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 29, verse 24.
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 29:24.
What translation should I read Job 29:24 in?
Job 29:24 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 29:24?
Job 29:24 reads (NASB): “"I smiled on them when they did not believe, And the light of my face they did not cast down.” 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.
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