Job 29:21
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
To me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
American King James Version (AKJV)
To me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, And kept silence for my counsel.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions.
Webster's Revision
To me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
World English Bible
"Men listened to me, waited, and kept silence for my counsel.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel.
Definitions for Job 29:21
Clarke's Job 29:21 Bible Commentary
Unto me men gave ear - The same idea as in Job 29:9-11.
Barnes's Job 29:21 Bible Commentary
Unto me men gave ear - Job here returns to the time when he sat in the assembly of counsellors, and to the respectful attention which was paid to all that he said. They listened when he spoke; they waited for him to speak before they gave their opinion; and they were then silent. They neither interrupted him nor attempted a reply.