Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it; the light of my face was precious to them. New Living Translation When they were discouraged, I smiled at them. My look of approval was precious to them. English Standard Version I smiled on them when they had no confidence, and the light of my face they did not cast down. Berean Standard Bible If I smiled at them, they did not believe it; the light of my countenance was precious. King James Bible If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down. 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. New American Standard Bible “I smiled at them when they did not believe, And they did not look at my kindness ungraciously. NASB 1995 “I smiled on them when they did not believe, And the light of my face they did not cast down. NASB 1977 “I smiled on them when they did not believe, And the light of my face they did not cast down. Legacy Standard Bible I laughed with them as they could not believe it, And the light of my face they did not cast down. Amplified Bible “I smiled at them when they did not believe, And they did not diminish the light of my face. Christian Standard Bible If I smiled at them, they couldn’t believe it; they were thrilled at the light of my countenance. Holman Christian Standard Bible If I smiled at them, they couldn’t believe it; they were thrilled at the light of my countenance. American Standard Version I smiled on them, when they had no confidence; And the light of my countenance they cast not down. Contemporary English Version and the smile on my face renewed everyone's hopes. English Revised Version If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down. GOD'S WORD® Translation When I smiled at them, they could hardly believe it, but the expression on my face did not change. Good News Translation I smiled on them when they had lost confidence; my cheerful face encouraged them. International Standard Version I smiled at them when they had no confidence, and no one could discourage me. Majority Standard Bible If I smiled at them, they did not believe it; the light of my countenance was precious. NET Bible If I smiled at them, they hardly believed it; and they did not cause the light of my face to darken. New Heart English Bible I smiled on them when they had no confidence. They did not reject the light of my face. Webster's Bible Translation If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down. World English Bible I smiled on them when they had no confidence. They didn’t reject the light of my face. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI laugh at them—they give no credence, "" And do not cause the light of my face to fall. Young's Literal Translation I laugh unto them -- they give no credence, And the light of my face cause not to fall. Smith's Literal Translation I shall laugh at them, they will not believe; and the light of my face they will not cast down. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf at any time I laughed on them, they believed not, and the light of my countenance fell not on earth. Catholic Public Domain Version If I had ever laughed at them, they would not have believed it, and the light of my face was not cast down towards the ground. New American Bible When I smiled on them they could not believe it; they would not let the light of my face be dimmed. New Revised Standard Version I smiled on them when they had no confidence; and the light of my countenance they did not extinguish. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf I ridiculed them, they did not take offense; and they did not turn from the light of my countenance. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I shall laugh at them and they will not believe, and in the light of my face they will not walk OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917If I laughed on them, they believed it not; And the light of my countenance they cast not down. Brenton Septuagint Translation Were I to laugh on them, they would not believe it; and the light of my face has not failed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Former Blessings…23They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers. 24If I smiled at them, they did not believe it; the light of my countenance was precious. 25I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners.… Cross References Proverbs 16:15 When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring. Proverbs 15:30 The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones. Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. Proverbs 18:16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men. Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. Isaiah 35:3-4 Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees! / Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, / to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. Genesis 45:5 And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you. Genesis 50:21 Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them. 1 Samuel 1:18 “May your maidservant find favor with you,” said Hannah. Then she went on her way, and she began to eat, and her face was no longer downcast. 2 Samuel 14:17 And now your servant says, ‘May the word of my lord the king bring me rest, for my lord the king is able to discern good and evil, just like the angel of God. May the LORD your God be with you.’” 2 Kings 4:13 and Elisha said to Gehazi, “Now tell her, ‘Look, you have gone to all this trouble for us. What can we do for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?’” “I have a home among my own people,” she replied. Luke 4:22 All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked. Luke 6:21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Treasury of Scripture If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down. they believed Genesis 45:26 And told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not. Psalm 126:1 A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Luke 24:41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? the light Psalm 4:6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. Psalm 89:15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance. Jump to Previous Believe Believed Cast Cause Clouded Confidence Countenance Credence Face Fall Fear Hope Laugh Light Precious Reject Scarcely TroubledJump to Next Believe Believed Cast Cause Clouded Confidence Countenance Credence Face Fall Fear Hope Laugh Light Precious Reject Scarcely TroubledJob 29 1. Job bemoans his former prosperityIf I smiled at them The Hebrew word for "smiled" here is "שָׂחַק" (sachaq), which can also mean to laugh or play. In the context of Job's discourse, this smile is not one of mockery but of genuine warmth and approval. Job is reflecting on a time when his presence and demeanor brought comfort and assurance to those around him. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a leader's smile or favor was a sign of blessing and approval, often seen as a reflection of divine favor. Job's smile was a source of encouragement, suggesting that his approval was both sought after and valued. they did not believe it the light of my countenance was not cast down Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew If I smiledאֶשְׂחַ֣ק (’eś·ḥaq) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7832: To laugh, to play at them, אֲ֭לֵהֶם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to they did not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no believe it; יַאֲמִ֑ינוּ (ya·’ă·mî·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 539: To confirm, support the light וְא֥וֹר (wə·’ō·wr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary of my countenance פָּ֝נַ֗י (pā·nay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6440: The face was precious. יַפִּילֽוּן׃ (yap·pî·lūn) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 5307: To fall, lie Links Job 29:24 NIVJob 29:24 NLT Job 29:24 ESV Job 29:24 NASB Job 29:24 KJV Job 29:24 BibleApps.com Job 29:24 Biblia Paralela Job 29:24 Chinese Bible Job 29:24 French Bible Job 29:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 29:24 I smiled on them when they had (Jb) |
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