Job 29:7 | MHM | STEP | Job’s Honor and Justice in Public Life In this section, Job remembers the days when he was respected as a leader in his community. Even though he enjoyed comfort at home, he did not keep to himself. Job believed that people should serve the public, not just live for themselves. He went to the city gate, the place where decisions and judgments were made, to help others and do justice (Job 29:7 ). Job’s role as a judge and leader was known by everyone, and his presence brought order and respect to the whole city. v. 7–8 : When Job went out to the city gate, people of all ages respected him. The young men saw me, and hid themselves; and the aged arose, and stood up (Job 29:8 ). Young people were careful in his presence, and older people honored him by standing up. This respect was not only because of his high position, but also because of his wisdom and integrity.

‏ Job 29:7

Job’s Honor and Justice in Public Life

In this section, Job remembers the days when he was respected as a leader in his community. Even though he enjoyed comfort at home, he did not keep to himself. Job believed that people should serve the public, not just live for themselves. He went to the city gate, the place where decisions and judgments were made, to help others and do justice (Job 29:7 ^a). Job’s role as a judge and leader was known by everyone, and his presence brought order and respect to the whole city.

v. 7–8: When Job went out to the city gate, people of all ages respected him. The young men saw me, and hid themselves; and the aged arose, and stood up (Job 29:8 ^b). Young people were careful in his presence, and older people honored him by standing up. This respect was not only because of his high position, but also because of his wisdom and integrity.