What does Job 29:12 mean?

Job 29:12 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 29:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.

10The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth.

11When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me:

12Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.

13The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.

14I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.

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