Job 29:7-11

Before Job’s troubles began, everybody used to respect Job.

In ancient times, walls would surround a city. There would be a square by the city’s main gate. People would gather there for meetings. The rulers would make important decisions there. And the judges’ court would be there.

Job used to go to the meetings of the rulers. They considered him important. They wanted to hear his opinions. They knew that Job was a wise man.

Job’s good deeds

v12 (These are the reasons why everybody respected me:)

• I rescued poor people when they asked for help.

• I helped a child who had no father. Nobody else helped him.

• v13 I looked after a man who was dying. So, he blessed me.

• I caused a widow to be so glad that she sang.

• v14 In the morning, when I chose my clothes, I also decided to do good deeds.

• I selected my coat and hat. And, at the same time, I decided always to be fair.

• v15 I led blind people.

• I carried people who could not walk.

• v16 I provided for poor people. I was like a father to them.

• I even helped strangers in court.

• v17 I opposed wicked men. And I rescued the people who were suffering because of those wicked men.