Job 29:23

And they waited for me as for the raine, and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter raine.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"They waited for me as for the rain, And opened their mouth as for the spring rain.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And they waited for me as for the rain; And they opened their mouth wide `as' for the latter rain.
- American Standard Version (1901)

They were waiting for me as for the rain, opening their mouths wide as for the spring rains.
- Basic English Bible

And they waited for me as for the rain, and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.
- Darby Bible

And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.
- Webster's Bible

They waited for me as for the rain. Their mouths drank as with the spring rain.
- World English Bible

And they wait as [for] rain for me, And their mouth they have opened wide [As] for the latter rain.
- Youngs Literal Bible

And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 29:23

29:22 Dropped - As the rain, which when it comes down gently upon the earth, is most acceptable and beneficial to it.

29:24 Laughed - Carried myself so familiarly with them, that they could scarce believe their eyes and ears. Cast not down - They were cautious not to give me any occasion to change my countenance towards them.

29:25 I chose - They sought to me for advice in all difficult cases, and I directed them what methods they should take. Sat - As a prince or judge, while they stood waiting for my counsel. A king - Whose presence puts life, and courage, into the whole army. As one - As I was ready to comfort any afflicted persons, so my consolations were always welcome to them.