Verse Comparison: Job 29:25
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.
Amplified® Bible
I chose their way [for them] and sat as [their] chief, and dwelt like a king among his soldiers, like one who comforts mourners.
Contemporary English Version
My advice was followed as though I were a king leading my troops, or someone comforting those in sorrow.
Darby English Version
I chose their way, and sat as chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth mourners.
Good News Bible
I took charge and made the decisions; I led them as a king leads his troops, and gave them comfort in their despair.
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.
New American Standard Bible
"I chose a way for them and sat as chief, And dwelt as a king among the troops, As one who comforted the mourners.
New International Version
I chose the way for them and sat as their chief;
I dwelt as a king among his troops;
I was like one who comforts mourners.
New King James Version
I chose the way for them, and sat as chief;
So I dwelt as a king in the army,
As one who comforts mourners.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"I chose a way for them and sat as chief, And dwelt as a king among the troops, As one who comforts mourners.
Revised Standard Version
I chose their way, and sat as chief, and I dwelt like a king among his troops, like one who comforts
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.
