⁶ It was as if my ·path [or steps] were covered with ·cream [or butter]
    and the rocks poured out olive oil for me [^Crepresenting his earlier prosperity; 1:1–5].
⁷ I would go to the city gate
    and sit in the public square [^Cindicating Job was a city leader/elder].
⁸ When the young men saw me, they would ·step aside [or hide],
    and the old men would stand up in respect.