Job 29:7

When I went out to the gate, through the citie, when I prepared my seate in the street.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"When I went out to the gate of the city, When I took my seat in the square,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

When I went forth to the gate unto the city, When I prepared my seat in the street,
- American Standard Version (1901)

When I went out of my door to go up to the town, and took my seat in the public place,
- Basic English Bible

When I went out to the gate by the city, when I prepared my seat on the broadway,
- Darby Bible

When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street!
- Webster's Bible

when I went forth to the city gate, when I prepared my seat in the street.
- World English Bible

When I go out to the gate by the city, In a broad place I prepare my seat.
- Youngs Literal Bible

When I went forth to the gate unto the city, when I prepared my seat in the broad place,
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 29:7

29:7 Seat - When I caused the seat of justice to be set for me. By this, and several other expressions, it appears that Job was a magistrate. Street - In that open place, near the gate, where the people assembled for the administration of justice.