25 I chose the way for them and sat as their chief; I dwelt as a king among his troops; I was like one who comforts mourners.
25 I chose out their way, and sat chief, and dwelt as a king in the army, as one that comforteth the mourners.
25 I chose their way and sat as chief, and I lived like a king among his troops, like one who comforts mourners.
25 I was their leader, establishing the mood and setting the pace by which they lived. Where I led, they followed.
25 I chose the way for them, and sat as chief; So I dwelt as a king in the army, As one who comforts mourners.
25 Like a chief, I told them what to do. I lived like a king among his troops and comforted those who mourned.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 29:25
Commentary on Job 29:18-25
(Read Job 29:18-25)
Being thus honoured and useful, Job had hoped to die in peace and honour, in a good old age. If such an expectation arise from lively faith in the providence and promise of God, it is well; but if from conceit of our own wisdom, and dependence on changeable, earthly things, it is ill grounded, and turns to sin. Every one that has the spirit of wisdom, has not the spirit of government; but Job had both. Yet he had the tenderness of a comforter. This he thought upon with pleasure, when he was himself a mourner. Our Lord Jesus is a King who hates iniquity, and upon whom the blessing of a world ready to perish comes. To Him let us give ear.