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Read Full Chapter (Job 29) Job 29:16-18 KJV
"I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out. And I brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth. Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand."
Job Chapter 29, Verse 16-18
Job 29:16-18 in Context (Verses 13–21 KJV)
13
The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.
14
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
15
I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame.
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I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.
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And I brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth.**
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Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand.
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My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.*
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My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.**
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Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel.