Job 29:4 (NLT) - 4 When I was in my prime, God’s friendship was felt in my home.
THE BIBLE - Verse by Verse (Job Chapter 1 to 42)
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Job 29:5 (NLT) - 5 The Almighty was still with me, and my children were around me.
Job 29:6 (NLT)
6 My cows produced milk in abundance, and my groves poured out streams of olive oil.
6 My cows produced milk in abundance, and my groves poured out streams of olive oil.
Job 29:7 (NLT)
7 “Those were the days when I went to the city gate and took my place among the honored leaders.
7 “Those were the days when I went to the city gate and took my place among the honored leaders.
Job 29:8 (NLT)
8 The young stepped aside when they saw me, and even the aged rose in respect at my coming.
8 The young stepped aside when they saw me, and even the aged rose in respect at my coming.
Job 29:9 (NLT) - 9 The princes stood in silence and put their hands over their mouths.
Job 29:10 (NLT) - 10 The highest officials of the city stood quietly, holding their tongues in respect.
Job 29:11 (NLT)
"All who heard me praised me.
All who saw me spoke well of me.
"All who heard me praised me.
All who saw me spoke well of me.
Job 29:12 (NLT)
For I assisted the poor in their need
and the orphans who required help.
For I assisted the poor in their need
and the orphans who required help.
Job 29:13 (NLT)
I helped those without hope, and they blessed me.
and I caused the widow's hearts to sing for joy.
I helped those without hope, and they blessed me.
and I caused the widow's hearts to sing for joy.
Job 29:14 (NLT)
Everything I did was honest.
Righteousness covered me like a robe,
and I wore justice like a turban.
Everything I did was honest.
Righteousness covered me like a robe,
and I wore justice like a turban.
Job 29:15 (NLT)
I served as eyes for the blind
and feet for the lame.
I served as eyes for the blind
and feet for the lame.
Job 29:16 (NLT)
I was a father to the poor
and assisted strangers who needed help.
I was a father to the poor
and assisted strangers who needed help.
Job 29:17 (NLT)
17 I broke the jaws of godless oppressors and plucked their victims from their teeth.
17 I broke the jaws of godless oppressors and plucked their victims from their teeth.
Job 29:18 (NLT)
18 “I thought, ‘Surely I will die surrounded by my family after a long, good life.
18 “I thought, ‘Surely I will die surrounded by my family after a long, good life.
Job 29:19 (NLT)
19 For I am like a tree whose roots reach the water, whose branches are refreshed with the dew.
19 For I am like a tree whose roots reach the water, whose branches are refreshed with the dew.
Job 29:20 (NLT)
20 New honors are constantly bestowed on me, and my strength is continually renewed.’
20 New honors are constantly bestowed on me, and my strength is continually renewed.’
Job 29:21 (NLT)
21 “Everyone listened to my advice. They were silent as they waited for me to speak.
21 “Everyone listened to my advice. They were silent as they waited for me to speak.
Job 29:22 (NLT) - 22 And after I spoke, they had nothing to add, for my counsel satisfied them.
Job 29:23 (NLT) - 23 They longed for me to speak as people long for rain. They drank my words like a refreshing spring rain.
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