Job 29:13
Job 29:7-20 The Message (MSG)
“When I walked downtown and sat with my friends in the public square, Young and old greeted me with respect; I was honored by everyone in town. When I spoke, everyone listened; they hung on my every word. People who knew me spoke well of me; my reputation went ahead of me. I was known for helping people in trouble and standing up for those who were down on their luck. The dying blessed me, and the bereaved were cheered by my visits. All my dealings with people were good. I was known for being fair to everyone I met. I was eyes to the blind and feet to the lame, Father to the needy, and champion of abused aliens. I grabbed street thieves by the scruff of the neck and made them give back what they’d stolen. I thought, ‘I’ll die peacefully in my own bed, grateful for a long and full life, A life deep-rooted and well-watered, a life limber and dew-fresh, My soul soaked through with glory and my body robust until the day I die.’
Job 29:13 King James Version (KJV)
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: And I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Job 29:13 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The blessing of the one ready to perish came upon me, And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
Job 29:13 New Century Version (NCV)
The dying person blessed me, and I made the widow’s heart sing.
Job 29:13 American Standard Version (ASV)
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.
Job 29:13 New International Version (NIV)
The one who was dying blessed me; I made the widow’s heart sing.
Job 29:13 New King James Version (NKJV)
The blessing of a perishing man came upon me, And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.
Job 29:13 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The blessing of him who was about to perish came upon me, And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.