17. I have not kept my food to myselfbut have given it to the orphans.
18. Since I was young, I have been like a father to the orphans.From my birth I guided the widows.
19. I have not let anyone die for lack of clothesor let a needy person go without a coat.
20. That person’s heart blessed me,because I warmed him with the wool of my sheep.
21. I have never hurt an orphaneven when I knew I could win in court.
22. If I have, then let my arm fall off my shoulderand be broken at the joint.
23. I fear destruction from God,and I fear his majesty, so I could not do such things.
24. “I have not put my trust in goldor said to pure gold, ‘You are my security.’