Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Job 29:12-22 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

12. When poor people or orphanscried out for help,I came to their rescue.

13. And I was highly praisedfor my generosity to widowsand others in poverty.

14. Kindness and justicewere my coat and hat;

15. I was good to the blindand to the lame.

16. I was a father to the needy,and I defended them in court,even if they were strangers.

17. When criminals attacked,I broke their teethand set their victims free.

18. I felt certain that I would livea long and happy life,then die in my own bed.

19. In those days I was stronglike a tree with deep rootsand with plenty of water,

20. or like an archer's new bow.

21. Everyone listened in silenceto my welcome advice,

22. and when I finished speaking,nothing needed to be said.