Job 29:25 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I chose out their way; they sought to me for my advice in all doubtful and difficult cases, and I chalked out their path, and directed them what methods they should take to accomplish their desires. Sat, as a prince or judge, whilst they stood waiting for my counsel. Chief, or head; as their head or ruler, and my mind and word was as a law or oracle to them. As a king in the army, whose presence puts life, and courage, and joy into the whole army. And no less acceptable was my presence to them. As one that comforteth the mourners; as I was able and ready to comfort any afflicted or sorrowful persons, so my consolations were always grateful and welcome to them. Or, when he, to wit, the king, comforteth the mourners, i.e. his army, when they are under some great consternation or dejection, by reason of some great loss or danger, but are revived by the presence and speech of a wise and valiant king or general.