Job 29:12-25
Christian Standard Bible
12 For I rescued the poor who cried out for help,
and the fatherless child who had no one to support him.(A)
13 The dying blessed me,
and I made the widow’s heart rejoice.
14 I clothed myself in righteousness,(B)
and it enveloped me;
my just decisions were like a robe and a turban.
15 I was eyes to the blind
and feet to the lame.(C)
16 I was a father to the needy,
and I examined the case of the stranger.
17 I shattered the fangs of the unjust(D)
and snatched the prey from his teeth.
18 So I thought, “I will die in my own nest
and multiply my days as the sand.[a]
19 My roots will have access to water,(E)
and the dew will rest on my branches all night.
20 My whole being will be refreshed within me,
and my bow will be renewed in my hand.”(F)
21 Men listened to me with expectation,
waiting silently for my advice.
22 After a word from me they did not speak again;
my speech settled on them like dew.(G)
23 They waited for me as for the rain
and opened their mouths as for spring showers.
24 If I smiled at them, they couldn’t believe it;
they were thrilled at[b] the light of my countenance.
25 I directed their course and presided as chief.
I lived as a king among his troops,
like one who comforts those who mourn.
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