Verse Comparison: Job 29:21
American Standard Version
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, And kept silence for my counsel.
Amplified® Bible
Men listened to me and waited and kept silence for my counsel.
Contemporary English Version
Everyone listened in silence to my welcome advice,
Darby English Version
Unto me they listened, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel:
Good News Bible
When I gave advice, people were silent and listened carefully to what I said;
King James Version
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
New American Standard Bible
"To me they listened and waited, And kept silent for my counsel.
New International Version
"Men listened to me expectantly,
waiting in silence for my counsel.
New King James Version
“Men listened to me and waited,
And kept silence for my counsel.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"To me they listened and waited, And kept silent for my counsel.
Revised Standard Version
"Men listened to me, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel.
Young's Literal Translation
To me they have hearkened, Yea, they wait, and are silent for my counsel.
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