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Job continued speaking: |
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"I long for the years gone by when God took care of me, |
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when he lit up the way before me and I walked safely through the darkness. |
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When I was in my prime, God's friendship was felt in my home. |
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The Almighty was still with me, and my children were around me. |
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My cows produced milk in abundance, and my groves poured out streams of olive oil. |
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"Those were the days when I went to the city gate and took my place among the honored leaders. |
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The young stepped aside when they saw me, and even the aged rose in respect at my coming. |
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The princes stood in silence and put their hands over their mouths. |
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The highest officials of the city stood quietly, holding their tongues in respect. |
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"All who heard me praised me. All who saw me spoke well of me. |
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For I assisted the poor in their need and the orphans who required help. |
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I helped those without hope, and they blessed me. And I caused the widows' hearts to sing for joy. |
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Everything I did was honest. Righteousness covered me like a robe, and I wore justice like a turban. |
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I served as eyes for the blind and feet for the lame. |
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I was a father to the poor and assisted strangers who needed help. |
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I broke the jaws of godless oppressors and plucked their victims from their teeth. |
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"I thought, 'Surely I will die surrounded by my family after a long, good life. |
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For I am like a tree whose roots reach the water, whose branches are refreshed with the dew. |
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New honors are constantly bestowed on me, and my strength is continually renewed.' |
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"Everyone listened to my advice. They were silent as they waited for me to speak. |
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And after I spoke, they had nothing to add, for my counsel satisfied them. |
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They longed for me to speak as people long for rain. They drank my words like a refreshing spring rain. |
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When they were discouraged, I smiled at them. My look of approval was precious to them. |
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Like a chief, I told them what to do. I lived like a king among his troops and comforted those who mourned. |
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