Job 29:7

7 "When I walked downtown and sat with my friends in the public square,

Job 29:7 In-Context

5 When the Mighty One was still by my side and my children were all around me,
6 When everything was going my way, and nothing seemed too difficult.
7 "When I walked downtown and sat with my friends in the public square,
8 Young and old greeted me with respect; I was honored by everyone in town.
9 When I spoke, everyone listened;
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