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,
8 young men stepped aside as soon as they saw me,and old men stood up to show me respect.
9 The leaders of the people would stop talking;
10 even the most important men kept silent.