Job 29:4

days of my youth lit. days of my autumn. It is doubtful if Job means to describe by this expression any period of his own age, namely his manhood. He rather compares his former time of prosperity to the seasonof the year, the autumn, the time of fruit-gathering and plenty and joy, and also thankfulness to God (clause second).

the secret of God i. e. the intimacy and friendship of God; comp. on ch. Job 19:19. God's friendship or intimacy watched over his tent.