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my words fell gently on their ears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And after I spoke, they had nothing to add, for my counsel satisfied them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />After I spoke they did not speak again, and my word dropped upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />After my words they did not speak again, And my speech settled on them <i>as dew.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“After my words they did not <i>speak</i> again, And my speech dropped on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220After my words they did not speak again, And my speech dropped on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“After my words they did not speak again, And my speech dropped on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />After my words they did not speak again, And my speech dropped on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“After I spoke, they did not speak again, And my speech dropped upon them [like a refreshing shower].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After a word from me they did not speak again; my speech settled on them like dew.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After a word from me they did not speak again; my speech settled on them like dew. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />After my words they spake not again; And my speech distilled upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and when I finished speaking, nothing needed to be said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After I had spoken, they wouldn't speak again. After all, my words fell gently on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />they had nothing to add when I had finished. My words sank in like drops of rain; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After I spoke, they had nothing to say, when what I said hit them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After I had spoken, they did not respond; my words fell on them drop by drop. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />After my words they did not speak again. My speech fell on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />After my words they spoke not again; and my speech dropped upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />After my words they didn’t speak again. My speech fell on them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />After my word they do not change, "" And my speech drops on them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> After my word they change not, And on them doth my speech drop,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />After my words they will not repeat, and my speech will drop upon them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />To my words they durst add nothing, and my speech dropped upon them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />To my words, they dared to add nothing, and my eloquence poured over them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Once I spoke, they said no more, but received my pronouncement drop by drop. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />After I spoke they did not speak again, and my word dropped upon them like dew.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And from my words they departed not, and my speech was pleasing to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And from my words they have not erred and my word was pleasing to them<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />After my words they spoke not again; And my speech dropped upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />At my word they spoke not again, and they were very gland whenever I spoke to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/29-22.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=4363" 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">21</span>Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">After</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ḏə·ḇā·rî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">my words,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8138.htm" title="8138: yiš·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To repeat, do again. A primitive root; to fold, i.e. Duplicate; by implication, to transmute.">they spoke</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no more;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4405.htm" title="4405: mil·lā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- A word, speech, utterance. From malal">my speech</a> <a href="/hebrew/5197.htm" title="5197: tiṭ·ṭōp̄ (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to ooze, i.e. Distil gradually; by implication, to fall in drops; figuratively, to speak by inspiration.">settled</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘ā·lê·mōw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on them like dew.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers.…<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="/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="/proverbs/25-11.htm">Proverbs 25:11</a></span><br />A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.<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="/proverbs/15-23.htm">Proverbs 15:23</a></span><br />A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm">Proverbs 16:24</a></span><br />Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-21.htm">Proverbs 10:21</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a></span><br />Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-4.htm">Proverbs 18:4</a></span><br />The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21</a></span><br />Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Matthew 7:28-29</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, / because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Luke 4:22</a></span><br />All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-46.htm">John 7:46</a></span><br />“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Matthew 13:54</a></span><br />Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Mark 1:22</a></span><br />The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">After my words they spoke not again; and my speech dropped on them.</p><p class="hdg">After my</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/32-15.htm">Job 32:15,16</a></b></br> They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/33-31.htm">Job 33:31-33</a></b></br> Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/52-15.htm">Isaiah 52:15</a></b></br> So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for <i>that</i> which had not been told them shall they see; and <i>that</i> which they had not heard shall they consider.</p><p class="hdg">speech</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-2.htm">Deuteronomy 32:2</a></b></br> My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/4-11.htm">Song of Solomon 4:11</a></b></br> Thy lips, O <i>my</i> spouse, drop <i>as</i> the honeycomb: honey and milk <i>are</i> under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments <i>is</i> like the smell of Lebanon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/20-46.htm">Ezekiel 20:46</a></b></br> Son of man, set thy face toward the south, and drop <i>thy word</i> toward the south, and prophesy against the forest of the south field;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/17-12.htm">Change</a> <a href="/job/28-14.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/job/29-17.htm">Drop</a> <a href="/job/18-15.htm">Dropped</a> <a href="/job/29-11.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/job/2-1.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/job/21-33.htm">Gently</a> <a href="/job/17-4.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/job/27-11.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/job/29-21.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/job/27-4.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/job/24-25.htm">Speech</a> <a href="/job/29-1.htm">Word</a> <a href="/job/29-10.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/15-4.htm">Change</a> <a href="/job/33-15.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/job/36-28.htm">Drop</a> <a href="/psalms/68-8.htm">Dropped</a> <a href="/job/33-8.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/psalms/18-38.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-21.htm">Gently</a> <a href="/job/36-10.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/job/32-20.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/job/31-34.htm">Quiet</a> <a href="/job/32-4.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/job/33-1.htm">Speech</a> <a href="/job/30-9.htm">Word</a> <a href="/job/29-23.htm">Words</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'; 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In the ancient Near Eastern context, elders and leaders were often sought for their wisdom and guidance. Job's words carried weight, indicating his role as a wise and respected figure. This respect is reminiscent of the authority given to leaders like Moses, whose words were also heeded by the people (<a href="/exodus/18-24.htm">Exodus 18:24</a>). The silence following Job's words suggests a deep reverence and acknowledgment of his wisdom, similar to how the people responded to Solomon's judgments (<a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a>).<p><b>my speech settled on them like dew.</b><br>Dew in the biblical context often symbolizes blessing and refreshment (<a href="/deuteronomy/32-2.htm">Deuteronomy 32:2</a>). Job's speech being compared to dew suggests that his words were not only authoritative but also life-giving and refreshing to those who heard them. This imagery can be connected to the teachings of Jesus, whose words were described as spirit and life (<a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a>). The metaphor of dew also implies a gentle and pervasive influence, indicating that Job's wisdom was absorbed and appreciated by his listeners, much like how dew nourishes the earth quietly and effectively.<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 is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith.<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 engaging in lengthy debates 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, though its exact location is uncertain.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate authority and sovereign being, who allows Job's trials and later restores him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_community.htm">The Community</a></b><br>The people who respected Job and listened to his counsel, as described in <a href="/bsb/job/29.htm">Job 29</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_godly_speech.htm">The Power of Godly Speech</a></b><br>Job's words were impactful and respected, demonstrating the power of speaking with wisdom and integrity. Believers are encouraged to seek God's wisdom in their speech.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_character.htm">The Influence of Character</a></b><br>Job's character lent authority to his words. Our lives should reflect Christ so that our words carry weight and influence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_refreshing_nature_of_wisdom.htm">The Refreshing Nature of Wisdom</a></b><br>Just as dew refreshes the earth, wise and godly counsel can refresh and encourage others. We should strive to be sources of encouragement and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/listening_and_respect.htm">Listening and Respect</a></b><br>The respect Job commanded teaches us the importance of listening to those who speak with wisdom and experience. We should value and seek out godly counsel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_humility_in_leadership.htm">The Role of Humility in Leadership</a></b><br>Job's influence was not just due to his words but also his humility and service to others. True leadership in the Christian life involves serving and uplifting others.<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/how_to_reconcile_moses'_speech_traits.htm">Stephen states Moses was 'mighty in words' (Acts 7:22), but Exodus 4:10 depicts Moses as slow of speech. How do we reconcile these descriptions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/job_32_16-22__later_insertion_clues.htm">Job 32:16-22 - Are there any textual or historical clues suggesting this chapter might be a later insertion, potentially creating inconsistencies within the book?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_job_both_wicked_and_blameless.htm">In Job 22:5, Eliphaz accuses Job of great wickedness, yet Job 1:1 calls him blameless; how do we resolve this apparent contradiction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'do_not_lose_heart'_mean.htm">What constitutes evil speaking?</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 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">After my words they spake not again</span>. When Job had spoken, the debate commonly came to an end. It was felt that all had been said, and that further remark would be superfluous<span class="cmt_word">. And my speech dropped upon them</span> (comp. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-2.htm">Deuteronomy 32:2</a>, "My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew"). The silent, penetrating influence of wise counsel is glanced at. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/29-22.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">After</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my words,</span><br /><span class="heb">דְ֭בָרִי</span> <span class="translit">(ḏə·ḇā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they spoke</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁנ֑וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8138.htm">Strong's 8138: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fold, duplicate, to transmute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no more;</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my speech</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלָּתִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(mil·lā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4405.htm">Strong's 4405: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a discourse, a topic</span><br /><br /><span class="word">settled</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּטֹּ֥ף</span> <span class="translit">(tiṭ·ṭōp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5197.htm">Strong's 5197: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ooze, distil gradually, to fall in drops, to speak by inspiration</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on them like dew.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝עָלֵ֗ימוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·lê·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/29-22.htm">Job 29:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/29-22.htm">Job 29:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/29-22.htm">Job 29:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/29-22.htm">Job 29:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/29-22.htm">Job 29:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/29-22.htm">Job 29:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/29-22.htm">Job 29:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/29-22.htm">Job 29:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/29-22.htm">Job 29:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/29-22.htm">Job 29:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/29-22.htm">OT Poetry: Job 29:22 After my words they didn't speak again (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/29-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 29:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 29:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/29-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 29:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 29:23" /></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>