Job 29:21
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.In other versions
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, And kept silence for my counsel.
ASV
Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions.
BBE
Unto me they listened, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel:
DBY
"Men listened to me, waited, And kept silence for my counsel.
WEB
To me they have hearkened, Yea, they wait, and are silent for my counsel.
YLT
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
ENG
To me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
WBT
Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel.
BSB
In context
19My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
20My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.
21Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
22After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them.
23And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.