Job 29:8

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

the young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet.

American Standard Version (1901)

The young men saw me and hid themselves, And the aged rose up and stood;

Bible in Basic English

The young men saw me, and went away, and the old men got up from their seats;

Free Bible Version

The young men saw me and moved out of the way; the elders would stand up for me.

King James (Authorized) Version

The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up.

Translation for Translators

and when the young men saw me, they stepped aside respectfully, and the old men also stood respectfully.

Unlocked Literal Bible

the young men saw me and kept their distance from me in respect, and the aged people rose and stood for me.

Noah Webster Bible

The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up.

World English Bible

The young men saw me and hid themselves. The aged rose up and stood.

Young's Literal Translation

Seen me have youths, and they, been hidden, And the aged have risen — they stood up.

Context

Job’s Former Blessings

⁷When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the public square, ⁸the young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet. ⁹The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands.

Sermons

Job's Trials and Mercies

William Plumer

Summary

In Job 29:8, Job reflects on a time when he was in a position of honor and respect, when he was seen as a leader and a source of wisdom in his community. This verse highlights Job's nostalgia for the past, where he was esteemed and revered by those around him. It serves as a contrast to the suffering and loss he experiences later in his life, showcasing the drastic change in his circumstances. Job's recollection of his former glory emphasizes the fleeting nature of worldly success and the importance of remaining humble before God.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The young men saw me, and hid themselves - From all classes of persons I had the most marked respect. The Young, through modesty and bashfulness, shrunk back, and were afraid to meet the eye of their prince; and the Aged rose from their seats when I entered the place of judgment. These were the elders of the people, who also sat with the judge, and assisted in all legal cases.