Job 29:25
I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.In other versions
I chose out their way, and sat `as' chief, And dwelt as a king in the army, As one that comforteth the mourners.
ASV
I took my place as a chief, guiding them on their way, and I was as a king among his army. ...
BBE
I chose their way, and sat as chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth mourners.
DBY
I chose out their way, and sat as chief. I lived as a king in the army, As one who comforts the mourners.
WEB
I choose their way, and sit head, And I dwell as a king in a troop, When mourners he doth comfort.
YLT
I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforts the mourners.
ENG
I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.
WBT
I chose their course and presided as chief. So I dwelt as a king among his troops, as a comforter of the mourners.
BSB
In context
23And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.
24If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down.
25I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.