24 When I smiled at them, they scarcely believed it;
    the light of my face(A) was precious to them.[a](B)

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Footnotes

  1. Job 29:24 The meaning of the Hebrew for this clause is uncertain.

Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
    Let the light of your face shine on us.(A)

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Surely you have granted him unending blessings
    and made him glad with the joy(A) of your presence.(B)

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It was not by their sword(A) that they won the land,
    nor did their arm bring them victory;
it was your right hand,(B) your arm,(C)
    and the light(D) of your face, for you loved(E) them.

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13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful,(A)
    but heartache crushes the spirit.(B)

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17 As iron sharpens iron,
    so one person sharpens another.

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