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Job 29:22

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew.

American Standard Version (1901)

After my words they spake not again; And my speech distilled upon them.

Bible in Basic English

After I had said what was in my mind, they were quiet and let my words go deep into their hearts;

Free Bible Version

Once I had spoken they had nothing else to say; what I said was enough.

King James (Authorized) Version

After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them.

Translation for Translators

After I finished speaking, they did not say any more; it was as though [MET] my words fell on their ears like refreshing drops of rain.

Unlocked Literal Bible

After my words were done, they did not speak again; my speech dropped like water on them.

Noah Webster Bible

After my words they spoke not again; and my speech dropped upon them.

World English Bible

After my words they didn’t speak again. My speech fell on them.

Young's Literal Translation

After my word they change not, And on them doth my speech drop,

Context

Job’s Former Blessings

²¹Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel. ²²After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew. ²³They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers.

Summary

In Job 29:22, Job expresses his confidence that people listened to him when he spoke, and they remained silent, waiting for his counsel. This verse reflects Job's former position of respect and influence in society, where his words carried weight and authority. Job's reminiscence highlights the honor and reverence he once held, contrasting with his current state of suffering and rejection. It serves as a reminder of the importance of wisdom and the impact of one's words on others.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

My speech dropped upon them - It descended as refreshing dew; they were encouraged, comforted, and strengthened by it.

Job 29:22

Job’s Former Blessings

²¹Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel. ²²After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew. ²³They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers.

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Berean Standard Bible

After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew.

American Standard Version (1901)

After my words they spake not again; And my speech distilled upon them.

Bible in Basic English

After I had said what was in my mind, they were quiet and let my words go deep into their hearts;

Free Bible Version

Once I had spoken they had nothing else to say; what I said was enough.

King James (Authorized) Version

After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them.

Translation for Translators

After I finished speaking, they did not say any more; it was as though [MET] my words fell on their ears like refreshing drops of rain.

Unlocked Literal Bible

After my words were done, they did not speak again; my speech dropped like water on them.

Noah Webster Bible

After my words they spoke not again; and my speech dropped upon them.

World English Bible

After my words they didn’t speak again. My speech fell on them.

Young's Literal Translation

After my word they change not, And on them doth my speech drop,