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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BSBPD

“If I smiled at them, they did not believe it; the light of my countenance was precious.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“I smiled on them, when they had no confidence; And the light of my countenance they cast not down.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“I laugh unto them--they give no credence, And the light of my face cause not to fall.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Job 29:24 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 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.
  2. Psalms 4:6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
  3. Psalms 89:15Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence.
  4. Psalms 126:1When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.
  5. 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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