New Living Translation (NLT)
Job 29
8 The young stepped aside when they saw me, and even the aged rose in respect at my coming.
9 The princes stood in silence and put their hands over their mouths.
10 The highest officials of the city stood quietly, holding their tongues in respect.
11 “All who heard me praised me. All who saw me spoke well of me.
12 For I assisted the poor in their need and the orphans who required help.
13 I helped those without hope, and they blessed me. And I caused the widows’ hearts to sing for joy.
14 Everything I did was honest. Righteousness covered me like a robe, and I wore justice like a turban.
15 I served as eyes for the blind and feet for the lame.
16 I was a father to the poor and assisted strangers who needed help.
17 I broke the jaws of godless oppressors and plucked their victims from their teeth.
18 “I thought, ‘Surely I will die surrounded by my family after a long, good life.
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