Job 29:21

“Men listened to me, waited, and kept silence for my counsel.

World English Bible (Public Domain)

In context

Before · Job 29:19–20

19My root is spread out to the waters. The dew lies all night on my branch. 20My glory is fresh in me. My bow is renewed in my hand.’

21“Men listened to me, waited, and kept silence for my counsel.

After · Job 29:22–23

22After my words they didn’t speak again. My speech fell on them. 23They waited for me as for the rain. Their mouths drank as with the spring rain.