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They were silent as they waited for me to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Men listened to me and waited and kept silence for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Unto me <i>men</i> gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“<i>Men</i> listened to me and waited, And kept silence for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“To me they listened and waited, And they kept silent for my advice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220To me they listened and waited, And kept silent for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“To me they listened and waited, And kept silent for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“To me they listened and waited, And kept silent for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“They listened to me and waited And kept silent for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my advice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my advice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Unto me men gave ear, and waited, And kept silence for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone listened in silence to my welcome advice, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"People listened to me eagerly, quietly waiting for my advice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When I gave advice, people were silent and listened carefully to what I said; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"They listened and waited for me, as they remained in silence for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"People listened to me and waited silently; they kept silent for my advice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Men listened to me, waited, and kept silence for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Men listened to me, waited, and kept silence for my counsel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />They have listened to me, "" Indeed, they wait, and are silent for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> To me they have hearkened, Yea, they wait, and are silent for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To me they heard, and they waited, and they will be silent for them at my counsel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They that heard me, waited for my sentence, and being attentive held their peace at my counsel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Those who heard me, expected vindication, and they listened closely in silence to my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For me they listened and waited; they were silent for my counsel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“They listened to me, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Men listened to me, and waited, and hearkened to my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And if they heard me and they hoped and they heard my advice<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Unto me men gave ear, and waited, And kept silence for my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>Men</i> heard me, and gave heed, and they were silent at my counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/29-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4357" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/29.htm">Job's Former Blessings</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>My glory is ever new within me, and my bow is renewed in my hand.’ <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·mə·‘ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">Men listened</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî- (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3176.htm" title="3176: wə·yi·ḥêl·lū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To wait, await. A primitive root; to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope.">with expectation,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1826.htm" title="1826: wə·yid·də·mū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- A prim root; to be dumb; by implication, to be astonished, to stop; also to perish.">waiting silently</a> <a href="/hebrew/3926.htm" title="3926: lə·mōw (Prep) -- To or foreign. A prol. And separable form of the prepositional prefix; to or for.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6098.htm" title="6098: ‘ă·ṣā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Counsel, advice. From ya'ats; advice; by implication, plan; also prudence.">my counsel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a></span><br />let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-13.htm">Proverbs 18:13</a></span><br />He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-15.htm">Proverbs 18:15</a></span><br />The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-11.htm">Proverbs 25:11-12</a></span><br />A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. / Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-17.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:17</a></span><br />The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a></span><br />Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-16.htm">Jeremiah 6:16</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-18.htm">Jeremiah 23:18</a></span><br />But which of them has stood in the council of the LORD to see and hear His word? Who has given heed to His word and obeyed it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-31.htm">Ezekiel 33:31-32</a></span><br />So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. / Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-9.htm">Matthew 13:9</a></span><br />He who has ears, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-43.htm">Matthew 13:43</a></span><br />Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-24.htm">Mark 4:24</a></span><br />He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-18.htm">Luke 8:18</a></span><br />Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.</p><p class="hdg">gave ear</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-9.htm">Job 29:9,10</a></b></br> The princes refrained talking, and laid <i>their</i> hand on their mouth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/32-11.htm">Job 32:11,12</a></b></br> Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/29-4.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/job/29-11.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">Expectantly</a> <a href="/job/9-16.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/job/2-9.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/job/29-10.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/job/29-9.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/job/13-13.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/job/13-19.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/judges/20-7.htm">Suggestions</a> <a href="/job/20-26.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/job/15-22.htm">Waited</a> <a href="/job/24-15.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/38-2.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/job/31-35.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Expectantly</a> <a href="/psalms/61-5.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/job/33-30.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/job/30-10.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/job/29-22.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/job/31-34.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/job/31-34.htm">Silent</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Suggestions</a> <a href="/job/29-23.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/job/29-23.htm">Waited</a> <a href="/job/29-23.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Job 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/29-1.htm">Job bemoans his former prosperity</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/29.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/29.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Men listened to me with expectation</b><br>In this phrase, Job reflects on his past status and influence within his community. The respect and anticipation with which people listened to him indicate his role as a wise and authoritative figure. This respect is reminiscent of the esteem given to elders and leaders in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where wisdom and experience were highly valued. Job's position can be compared to that of a judge or elder, roles that were crucial in maintaining justice and order in society. This expectation also highlights the trust and confidence people had in his judgment, similar to the respect given to figures like Moses (<a href="/exodus/18-13.htm">Exodus 18:13-26</a>) and Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a>).<p><b>waiting silently for my counsel</b><br>The silence of those waiting for Job's counsel underscores the reverence and seriousness with which his words were received. In biblical times, silence often signified respect and attentiveness, as seen in the way people approached the teachings of prophets and leaders. This silence can be compared to the way the Israelites listened to the reading of the Law (<a href="/nehemiah/8-3.htm">Nehemiah 8:3</a>) or how the disciples listened to Jesus' teachings (<a href="/matthew/5.htm">Matthew 5:1-2</a>). The concept of seeking counsel is deeply rooted in the wisdom literature of the Bible, where seeking and heeding wise advice is a recurring theme (<a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a>, <a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Proverbs 12:15</a>). Job's role as a counselor can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is referred to as the "Wonderful Counselor" (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>), providing divine wisdom and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He was a wealthy and respected figure in his community before experiencing severe trials.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who come to comfort Job but end up debating with him about the reasons for his suffering.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_community.htm">Job's Community</a></b><br>The people who respected Job and sought his wisdom and counsel, as described in this verse.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate authority and source of wisdom, who later speaks to Job out of the whirlwind.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_godly_wisdom.htm">The Value of Godly Wisdom</a></b><br>Job was respected for his wisdom, which was rooted in his fear of God. We should seek to cultivate godly wisdom in our lives by studying Scripture and seeking God's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_listening.htm">The Power of Listening</a></b><br>The people waited silently for Job's counsel, demonstrating the importance of listening before speaking. In our interactions, we should prioritize listening to understand others and to hear God's voice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_a_righteous_life.htm">The Influence of a Righteous Life</a></b><br>Job's life and character earned him respect and influence. Our conduct should reflect our faith, earning us the trust and respect of those around us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_counsel_in_community.htm">The Role of Counsel in Community</a></b><br>Job's role as a counselor highlights the importance of wise and godly counsel within a community. We should seek and offer counsel that aligns with biblical principles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_unquenchable_fire.htm">How does Job remain faithful amidst immense suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_life's_disappointments.htm">What does the Bible say about life's disappointments?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_zophar_with_psalm_73.htm">How do we reconcile Zophar's rigid cause-and-effect theology in Job 20 with other biblical passages (like Psalm 73) that acknowledge the prosperity of the wicked without immediate judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_humans_teach_an_all-knowing_god.htm">In Job 21:22, how can humans teach God anything if He is described elsewhere as all-knowing and beyond counsel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel</span> (comp. vers. 9, 10). Job, however, does not repeat himself, sines in the previous passage he is speaking of his work and office as judge, whereas now he declares the position which he had occupied among his countrymen as statesman and counsellor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/29-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Men listened</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמְע֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(šā·mə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(lî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">with expectation,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִחֵ֑לּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yi·ḥêl·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3176.htm">Strong's 3176: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wait, to be patient, hope</span><br /><br /><span class="word">waiting silently</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝יִדְּמ֗וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yid·də·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1826.htm">Strong's 1826: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be dumb, to be astonished, to stop, to perish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמ֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3926.htm">Strong's 3926: </a> </span><span class="str2">To or foreign </span><br /><br /><span class="word">my counsel.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲצָתִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ṣā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6098.htm">Strong's 6098: </a> </span><span class="str2">Advice, plan, prudence</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/29-21.htm">Job 29:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/29-21.htm">Job 29:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/29-21.htm">Job 29:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/29-21.htm">Job 29:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/29-21.htm">Job 29:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/29-21.htm">Job 29:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/29-21.htm">Job 29:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/29-21.htm">Job 29:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/29-21.htm">Job 29:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/29-21.htm">Job 29:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/29-21.htm">OT Poetry: Job 29:21 Men listened to me waited and kept (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/29-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 29:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 29:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/29-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 29:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 29:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>