Job 29:24
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“If I smiled at them, they did not believe it; the light of my countenance was precious.”
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“If I smiled at them, they did not believe it; the light of my countenance was precious.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down.”
King James Version · Public Domain“I smiled on them, when they had no confidence; And the light of my countenance they cast not down.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“I laugh unto them--they give no credence, And the light of my face cause not to fall.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Job 29:24 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 45:26“Joseph is still alive,” they said, “and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” But Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them.
- Psalms 4:6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
- Psalms 89:15Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence.
- Psalms 126:1When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.
- Luke 24:41While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
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