English Standard Version
I chose their way and sat as chief, and I lived like a king among his troops, like one who comforts mourners.New International Version
I chose the way for them and sat as their chief; I dwelt as a king among his troops; I was like one who comforts mourners.Catholic Public Domain Version
If I wished to go to them, I sat down first, and, though I sat like a king surrounded by an army, yet I was a comforter to those who mourned