“Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.”
King James Version (KJV)
29:20 Glory - My reputation was growing every day. Bow - My strength which is signified by a bow, #Gen 49:24 1Sam 2:4|, because in ancient times the bow and arrows were the principal instruments of war.
29:22 Dropped - As the rain, which when it comes down gently upon the earth, is most acceptable and beneficial to it.
Unto me men gaue eare, and waited, and kept silence at my counsell.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"To me they listened and waited, And kept silent for my counsel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, And kept silence for my counsel.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Men gave ear to me, waiting and keeping quiet for my suggestions.
- Basic English Bible
Unto me they listened, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel:
- Darby Bible
To me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.
- Webster's Bible
Men listened to me, waited, and kept silence for my counsel.
- World English Bible
To me they have hearkened, Yea, they wait, and are silent for my counsel.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence for my counsel.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible