3. God was always with me thenand gave me light as I walked through the darkness.
4. Those were the days when I was prosperous,and the friendship of God protected my home.
5. Almighty God was with me then,and I was surrounded by all my children.
6. My cows and goats gave plenty of milk,and my olive trees grew in the rockiest soil.
7. Whenever the city elders metand I took my place among them,