8
They tilled their land in peace; the ground gave its increase, and the trees of the plains their fruit.
9
Old men sat in the streets; they all talked together of good things; and the youths donned the glories and garments of war.
10
He supplied the cities with food, and furnished them with the means of defense, till his renown spread to the ends of the earth.
11
He established peace in the land, and Israel rejoiced with great joy.
12
Each man sat under his vine and his fig tree, and there was none to make them afraid.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.