Verse Comparison: Job 29:24
American Standard Version
I smiled on them, when they had no confidence; And the light of my countenance they cast not down.
Amplified® Bible
I smiled on them when they had no confidence, and their depression did not cast down the light of my countenance.
Contemporary English Version
and the smile on my face renewed everyone's hopes.
Darby English Version
[If] I laughed on them, they believed [it] not; and they troubled not the serenity of my countenance.
Good News Bible
I smiled on them when they had lost confidence; my cheerful face encouraged them.
King James Version
If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down.
New American Standard Bible
"I smiled on them when they did not believe, And the light of my face they did not cast down.
New International Version
When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it;
the light of my face was precious to them.
New King James Version
If I mocked at them, they did not believe it,
And the light of my countenance they did not cast down.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"I smiled on them when they did not believe, And the light of my face they did not cast down.
Revised Standard Version
I smiled on them when they had no confidence; and the light of my countenance they did not cast down.
Young's Literal Translation
I laugh unto them -- they give no credence, And the light of my face cause not to fall.