Holy Scripture
Job 29:21
A church father on this verse
“They that heard me awaited my sentence, and listening kept silence at any counsel. For this awe of those under him we unquestionably believe to have been towards blessed Job. But as we have already often said, Holy Church being driven to extremities by the inflictions of heretics or carnal persons, remembers the times…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
21Men heard me, and gave heed, And they were silent at my counsel.
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In context
19My root was spread out by the water, And the dew would lodge on my crop.
20My glory was fresh in me, And my bow prospered in his hand.
— Job 29:21 —
22At my word they spoke not again, And they were very glad whenever I spoke to them.
23As the thirsty earth expecting the rain, So they waited for my speech.