Job 29:24

English Standard Version 2016

I smiled on them when they had no confidence, and the light of my face they did not cast down.

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When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.

Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face,

There are many who say, “Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord!”

And while they still disbelieved for joy and were marveling, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?”

And they told him, “Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt.” And his heart became numb, for he did not believe them.

They waited for me as for the rain, and they opened their mouths as for the spring rain.

I chose their way and sat as chief, and I lived like a king among his troops, like one who comforts mourners.