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class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, <i>and</i> stood up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The young men saw me and hid, And the aged arose <i>and</i> stood;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The young men saw me and hid themselves, And the old men arose <i>and</i> stood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The young men saw me and hid themselves, And the old men arose and stood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The young men saw me and hid themselves, And the old men arose <i>and</i> stood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The young men saw me and hid, And the old men arose <i>and</i> stood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The young men saw me and hid themselves, The aged arose <i>and</i> stood [respectfully];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the young men saw me and withdrew, while older men stood to their feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the young men saw me and withdrew, while older men stood to their feet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The young men saw me and hid themselves, And the aged rose up and stood;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />the young leaders stepped aside, * <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The young men saw me and hid themselves, and the aged rose up and stood;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />young men saw me and kept out of sight. Old men stood up straight out of respect [for me].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />young men stepped aside as soon as they saw me, and old men stood up to show me respect. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The young men would see me and withdraw, and the aged would rise and stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the young men would see me and step aside, and the old men would get up and remain standing; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The young men saw me and hid themselves. The aged rose up and stood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The young men saw me and hid themselves. The aged rose up and stood. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Youths have seen me, and they have been hidden, "" And the aged have risen—they stood up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Seen me have youths, and they, been hidden, And the aged have risen -- they stood up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The young men saw me and hid themselves, and the old men rose up and stood.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the old men rose up and stood. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The youths saw me and hid themselves, and the elders, rising up, remained standing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The young men saw me and withdrew, and the elders rose up and stood; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the young men saw me and withdrew, and the aged rose up and stood;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The young men saw me and hid themselves; and the aged arose, and respected me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Young men saw me and they hid themselves, and the Elders stood and were amazed at me<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The young men saw me and hid themselves, And the aged rose up and stood;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and all the old men stood up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/29-8.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=4283" 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">7</span>When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the public square, <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: nə·‘ā·rîm (N-mp) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">the young men</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’ū·nî (V-Qal-Perf-3cp:: 1cs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2244.htm" title="2244: wə·neḥ·bā·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To withdraw, hide. A primitive root; to secrete.">and withdrew,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3453.htm" title="3453: wî·šî·šîm (Conj-w:: Adj-mp) -- Aged. From yashesh; an old man.">and the old men</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qā·mū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">rose</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ā·mā·ḏū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">to their feet.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands.…<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/31-23.htm">Proverbs 31:23</a></span><br />Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-5.htm">Isaiah 3:5</a></span><br />The people will oppress one another, man against man, neighbor against neighbor; the young will rise up against the old, and the base against the honorable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/5-14.htm">Lamentations 5:14</a></span><br />The elders have left the city gate; the young men have stopped their music.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-32.htm">Leviticus 19:32</a></span><br />You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-6.htm">1 Kings 12:6-8</a></span><br />Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-23.htm">2 Kings 2:23</a></span><br />From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-29.htm">Proverbs 20:29</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-30.htm">1 Samuel 15:30</a></span><br />“I have sinned,” Saul replied. “Please honor me now before the elders of my people and before Israel. Come back with me, so that I may worship the LORD your God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a></span><br />Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-6.htm">Titus 2:6-8</a></span><br />In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. / In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, / and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-11.htm">1 Corinthians 16:11</a></span><br />No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">1 Timothy 5:1</a></span><br />Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/20-35.htm">1 Kings 20:35-43</a></span><br />Meanwhile, by the word of the LORD, one of the sons of the prophets said to his companion, “Strike me, please!” But the man refused to strike him. / Then the prophet said to him, “Because you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD, as soon as you depart from me a lion will kill you.” And when he left, a lion found him and killed him. / Then the prophet found another man and said, “Strike me, please!” So the man struck him and wounded him, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-6.htm">2 Chronicles 10:6-8</a></span><br />Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be kind to these people and please them by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up.</p><p class="hdg">young men</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/19-32.htm">Leviticus 19:32</a></b></br> Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I <i>am</i> the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Proverbs 16:31</a></b></br> The hoary head <i>is</i> a crown of glory, <i>if</i> it be found in the way of righteousness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/20-8.htm">Proverbs 20:8</a></b></br> A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.</p><p class="hdg">the aged</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/13-7.htm">Romans 13:7</a></b></br> Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute <i>is due</i>; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/2-17.htm">1 Peter 2:17</a></b></br> Honour all <i>men</i>. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/15-10.htm">Aged</a> <a href="/job/23-11.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/job/28-21.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/job/28-21.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/job/16-8.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/job/22-20.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/job/2-13.htm">Seats</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-17.htm">Stepped</a> <a href="/job/4-16.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/job/24-16.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-29.htm">Withdrew</a> <a href="/job/29-5.htm">Young</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-24.htm">Youths</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/32-9.htm">Aged</a> <a href="/job/29-15.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/job/38-30.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/job/29-10.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/psalms/20-8.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/psalms/18-8.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/psalms/73-8.htm">Seats</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-17.htm">Stepped</a> <a href="/job/30-20.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/job/30-4.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/job/34-14.htm">Withdrew</a> <a href="/job/30-12.htm">Young</a> <a href="/psalms/148-12.htm">Youths</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>the young men saw me and withdrew</b><br>This phrase highlights the respect and reverence Job commanded in his community. In ancient Near Eastern culture, elders were highly esteemed, and young men were expected to show deference. Job's presence caused the young men to withdraw, indicating his authority and the honor he was accorded. This respect can be seen as a reflection of his righteousness and integrity, qualities that were recognized by all, regardless of age. The withdrawal of the young men can also symbolize the acknowledgment of wisdom and experience, which is a recurring theme in biblical literature, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Proverbs 16:31</a>, which speaks of the honor of old age when it is found in the way of righteousness.<p><b>and the old men rose to their feet</b><br>The act of the old men rising to their feet signifies deep respect and honor. In the cultural context of the ancient world, standing in the presence of someone was a gesture of respect and acknowledgment of their status or authority. This behavior underscores Job's esteemed position within the community, not just among the young but also among his peers and elders. The respect shown by the old men aligns with the biblical principle of honoring those who are wise and righteous, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/19-32.htm">Leviticus 19:32</a>, which instructs to rise in the presence of the aged and show respect for the elderly. This reverence for Job can also be seen as a type of Christ, who, in His earthly ministry, was recognized and honored by those who understood His divine wisdom and authority.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man of great faith and integrity, known for his righteousness and suffering. In this chapter, Job is reflecting on his past honor and respect in society.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/y/young_men.htm">Young Men</a></b><br>Represent the younger generation who showed respect and deference to Job by withdrawing in his presence.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/old_men.htm">Old Men</a></b><br>Elders in the community who showed honor to Job by standing up when he approached, a sign of respect and acknowledgment of his wisdom and status.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, a place of prosperity and later, immense suffering for Job.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_past_prosperity.htm">Job's Past Prosperity</a></b><br>The period in Job's life when he was highly respected and honored by all, which he nostalgically recalls in this chapter.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority_and_wisdom.htm">Respect for Authority and Wisdom</a></b><br>Job's experience teaches us the importance of respecting those who have lived wisely and righteously. In our communities, we should honor those who have demonstrated integrity and godliness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_a_good_reputation.htm">The Value of a Good Reputation</a></b><br>Job's past reputation brought him respect and honor. We should strive to live in such a way that our character speaks for itself, earning respect from others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_respect.htm">Generational Respect</a></b><br>The interaction between the young and old in this verse highlights the biblical principle of mutual respect across generations. We should foster environments where both young and old are valued and respected.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_past_blessings.htm">Reflecting on Past Blessings</a></b><br>Job's reflection on his past reminds us to be grateful for the seasons of blessing in our lives and to trust God through times of trial and change.<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/can_a_gay_person_be_a_pastor.htm">What is the biblical perspective on gray hair?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_job's_status_be_historically_verified.htm">How can Job’s high social standing and widespread respect (Job 29:7–11) be verified through historical or archaeological evidence? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_truly_no_god.htm">Is there truly no God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david's_men_fight_nonstop.htm">How could David and his men realistically fight from dusk until the following evening without rest (1 Samuel 30:17)?</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 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The young men saw me, and hid themselves</span>; retired, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> withdrew to corners, that they might not obtrude themselves on one so much their superior. Compare the respect paid to age by the Spartans. And the aged arose, and stood up. Here the respect paid was not to age so much as to dignity. Men as old as himself, or older, paid Job the compliment of standing up until he was seated, in consideration of his rank and high office. So. in many assemblies, as in our own courts of justice, in Convocation, and elsewhere, when the president enters, all rise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/29-8.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">the young men</span><br /><span class="heb">נְעָרִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(nə·‘ā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saw me</span><br /><span class="heb">רָא֣וּנִי</span> <span class="translit">(rā·’ū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and withdrew,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנֶחְבָּ֑אוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·neḥ·bā·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2244.htm">Strong's 2244: </a> </span><span class="str2">To withdraw, hide</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the old men</span><br /><span class="heb">וִֽ֝ישִׁישִׁים</span> <span class="translit">(wî·šî·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3453.htm">Strong's 3453: </a> </span><span class="str2">An old man</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rose</span><br /><span class="heb">קָ֣מוּ</span> <span class="translit">(qā·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to their feet.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָמָֽדוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·mā·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/29-8.htm">Job 29:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/29-8.htm">Job 29:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/29-8.htm">Job 29:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/29-8.htm">Job 29:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/29-8.htm">Job 29:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/29-8.htm">Job 29:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/29-8.htm">Job 29:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/29-8.htm">Job 29:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/29-8.htm">Job 29:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/29-8.htm">Job 29:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/29-8.htm">OT Poetry: Job 29:8 The young men saw me and hid (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/29-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 29:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 29:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/29-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 29:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 29:9" /></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>