Holy Scripture

Job 29:5

A church father on this verse
“When the Almighty was yet with me; and when my servants were about me. Now all that stand in awe of the divine precepts become God's 'tabernacle.' Hence as we have already said above, 'Truth' saith by Himself of the man that keeps His commandments, I and My Father will come and make Our abode with him. Contrariwise th…”
Gregory the Dialogist, 7th c. — Morals on the Book of Job, Book XIX

Source: Septuagint

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5When I was very fruitful, And my children were about me;

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In context

3As when his lamp shone over my head; When by his light I walked through darkness.

4As when I steadfastly pursued my ways, When God took care of my house.

— Job 29:5 —

6When my ways were moistened with butter, And the mountains flowed for me with milk.

7When I went forth early in the city, And the seat was placed for me in the streets.

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