When my steps [through rich pastures] were washed with butter and cream [from my livestock],
And the rock poured out for me streams of oil [from my olive groves].
“When I went out to the gate of the city,
When I took my seat [as a city father] in the square,
“For when an ear heard [my name mentioned], it called me happy and fortunate;
And when an eye saw [me], it testified for me [approvingly],
“The blessing of him who was about to perish came upon me,
And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
‘My glory and honor are fresh in me [being constantly renewed],
And my bow gains [ever] new strength in my hand.’
“After I spoke, they did not speak again,
And my speech dropped upon them [like a refreshing shower].
“They waited for me [and for my words] as for the rain,
And they opened their mouths as for the spring rain.
“I smiled at them when they did not believe,
And they did not diminish the light of my face.
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