Job 29:7-14

7I would go to the gate of the city, and sit there as one of the leaders.

8When young men saw me, they would move to the side. Even the old men would stand up to respect me.

9The city's rulers would stop speaking. They would cover their mouths with their hands.

10The important leaders would be quiet. They would not want to say anything.

11Everyone was very pleased to listen to the things that I said. They respected me when they saw the things that I did.

12When poor people cried for help, I rescued them. I helped children who had no family that could help them.

13People who were near to death praised me for my help. Widows were happy when I helped them.

14I always did what was right, like good clothes that I wore. I was fair and honest, like my coat and my hat.